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

When I say to the Moment flying; 'Linger a while -- thou art so fair!' Then bind me in thy bonds undying, And my final ruin I will bear!

People have a peculiar pleasure in making converts, that is, in causing others to enjoy what they enjoy, thus finding their own likeness represented and reflected back to them.

He who has a task to perform must know how to take sides, or he is quite unworthy of it.

As our inclinations, so our opinions.

A phenomenon like Mozart remains an inexplicable thing.

What then is your duty? What the day demands.