Who strives always to the utmost, him can we save.

I hate every violent overthrow, because as much is destroyed as is gained by it.

The most damaging prejudice consists of banning any kind of investigation of nature.

The misfortune in the state is, that nobody can enjoy life in peace, but that everybody must govern; and in art, that nobody will enjoy what has been produced, but that every one wants to reproduce on his own account.

I don't know a greater advantage, than to appreciate the worth of an enemy.

Night is the other half of life, and the better half.

Even the lowliest, provided he is whole, can be happy, and in his own . way, perfect.