Investigate what is, and not what pleases.

Every author in some way portrays himself in his works, even if it be against his will.

All the knowledge I possess everyone else can acquire, but my heart is all my own.

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!

How many years you have to keep on doing, until you know what to do and how to do!

If we are out of synch with ourselves, everything is out of synch for us.

If you want to get pleasure out of life, you must attach value to the world.