People can only live with their equals, and not even with them; for in the long run they cannot tolerate that someone is their equal.

Of all thieves, fools are the worst; they rob you of time and temper.

Colors are light's suffering and joy

If a man writes a book, let him set down only what he knows. I have guesses enough of my own.

He who does not expect a million readers should not write a line.

For a brave man deserves a well-endowed girl.

Investigate what is, and not what pleases.