Only by joy and sorrow does a person know anything about themselves and their destiny. They learn what to do and what to avoid.
When ideas fail, words come in very handy.
Aptitudes are assumed, they should become accomplishments. That is the purpose of all education.
The confidant of my vices is my master, though he were my valet.
The mediator of the inexpressible is the work of art.
Misunderstandings and neglect occasion more mischief in the world than malice and wickedness.