Pity on the person who has become accustomed to seeing in necessity something arbitrary, who ascribes to the arbitrary some sort of reason, and even claims that following that sort of reason has religious value.

Distrust those in whom the desire to punish is strong.

There are two things parents should give their children roots and wings. Roots to give them bearing and a sense of belonging, but also wings to help free them from constraints and prejudices and give them other ways to travel (or rather, to fly).

Certain flaws are necessary for the whole. It would seem strange if old friends lacked certain quirks.

We are shaped and fashioned by what we love

When married one has to get into an argument once in a while since in this way one learns about the other.

If you have a great work in your head, nothing else thrives near it; all other thoughts are repelled, and the pleasure of life itself is for the time lost.