I am certain that I have been here as I am now a thousand times before, and I hope to return a thousand times.

In all times it is only individuals that have advanced science, not the age.

It is related of an Englishman that he hanged himself to avoid the daily task of dressing and undressing.

The greater part of all the mischief in the world arises from the fact that men do not sufficiently understand their own aims.

No two men see the world exactly alike, and different temperaments will apply in different ways a principle that they both acknowledge. The same man will, indeed, often see and judge the same things differently on different occasions: early convictions must give way to more mature ones. Nevertheless, may not the opinions that a man holds and expresses withstand all trials, if he only remains true to himself and others?

None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free.

Whenever I hear people talking about liberal ideas, I am always astounded that men should love to fool themselves with empty sounds. An idea should never be liberal; it must be vigorous, positive, and without loose ends so that it may fulfill its divine mission and be productive.