On the pinnacle of success man does not stand firm long.

We are surrounded by abysses, but the greatest of all depths is in our own heart, and an irresistible leaning leads us there. Draw thyself from thyself!

Man can only endure a certain degree of unhappiness; what is beyond that either annihilates him or passes by him and leaves him apathetic

It makes no good to point the failures out without showing at the same time the remedy to address them.

No prudent antagonist thinks light of his adversaries.

The important thing in life is to have a great aim, and the determination to attain it.

Behavior is the mirror in which everyone shows their image.