The world only goes forward because of those who oppose it.

Wine rejoices the heart of man and joy is the mother of all virtues.

Even though the world as a whole progresses, youth must always start again from the beginning, and as individuals go through the epochs of the world's culture.

A clever man commits no minor blunders.

The beautiful is a phenomenon which is never apparent of itself, but is reflected in a thousand different works of the creator.

What you can do, or think you can, begin it.

How can we know ourselves? Never by reflection, but only through action. Begin at once to do your duty and immediately you will know what is inside you.