It is not enough to have knowledge; one must apply it. It is not enough to have wishes; one must also accomplish it.

All of us, just because we are able to talk, also believe we are able to talk about language.

The eternal feminine draws us on high.

Animals, we have been told, are taught by their organs. Yes, I would add, and so are men, but men have this further advantage that they can also teach their organs in return.

I can promise to be sincere, but I cannot promise to be impartial.

On the pinnacle of success man does not stand firm long.

This being busied with thoughts of immortality is for the noble classes and especially for women with nothing to do. A solid person, though, someone who already intends to be something worthy here, and who therefore has to strive daily, has to struggle and work, gives the world to come a rest.