Mysterious in the light of day, nature retains her veil, despite our clamours: That which she does not willingly display cannot be wrenched from her with levers, screws and hammers.

It seems to never occur to fools that merit and good fortune are closely united.

In every artist there is a touch of audacity without which no talent is conceivable.

If you wish to advance into the infinite, explore the finite in all directions.

For a strolling damsel a doubtful reputation bears.

Of all peoples the Greeks have dreamt the dream of life best.

Treat a person as they are, they will remain so. Treat a person the way that person can be and is capable of being and that person will become as he or she can be and should be.