There are three classes of readers; some enjoy without judgment; others judge without enjoyment; and some there are who judge while they enjoy, and enjoy while they judge. The latter class reproduces the work of art on which it is engaged. Its numbers are very small.

We who didn't inherit political power nor are made to acquire riches like nothing better than that which expands and solidifies the power of the spirit.

One's roused by this, another finds that fit: Each loves the play for what he brings to it.

Oh, happy he who still hopes he can emerge from Error's boundless sea! - Faust.

The most damaging prejudice consists of banning any kind of investigation of nature.

Mysteries are not necessarily miracles.

We are never deceived; we deceive ourselves.