I let everyone follow his own bent, that I may be free to follow mine.

What must the English and French think of the language of our philosophers when we Germans do not understand it ourselves?

All beginnings are delightful; the threshold is the place to pause.

True happiness springs from moderation.

I am fully convinced that the soul is indestructible, and its activity will continue through eternity.

In every artist there is a touch of audacity without which no talent is conceivable.

Since you know me and my destiny only too well, you probably also know what attracts me to all unfortunate people.