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

One is led astray alike by sympathy and coldness, by praise and by blame

That is the way of youth and life in general: that we do not understand the strategy until after the campaign is over.

One cannot develop taste from what is of average quality but only from the very best.

Cursed Mammon be, when he with treasures To restless action spurs our fate! Cursed when for soft, indulgent leisures, He lays for us the pillows straight.

After fifteen minutes nobody looks at a rainbow.

Thou must (in commanding and winning, or serving and losing, suffering or triumphing) be either anvil or hammer.