To be loved for what one is, that is the greatest exception. The great majority love in others only what they lend him; their own selves, their version of him.

How can we know ourselves? Never by reflection, but only through action. Begin at once to do your duty and immediately you will know what is inside you.

Man supposes that he directs his life and governs his actions, when his existence is irretrievably under the control of destiny

In art, to express the infinite one should suggest infinitely more than is expressed.

One always has time enough, if one will apply it well.

Chess is the touchstone of intellect.

With knowledge comes more doubt.