Necessity is cruel, but it is the only test of inward strength. Every fool may live according to his own likings.

To live as one likes is plebian the noble man aspires to order and law.

Voluntary dependence is the wonderful form of existence, and how could that be possible without love?

Sameness leaves us in peace but it is contradiction that makes us productive.

Nobody, they say, is a hero to his valet. Of course; for a man must be a hero to understand a hero. The valet, I dare say, has great respect for some person of his own stamp.

Culture which smooth the whole world licks, Also unto the devil sticks.

The day is for mistake and error, sequence of time for success and carrying out. The one who anticipates is master of the day.