Art is based on a strong sentiment of religion,--on a profound and mighty earnestness; hence it is so prone to co-operate with religion.

The history of knowledge is a great fugue in which the voices of the nations one after the other emerge.

All of us, just because we are able to talk, also believe we are able to talk about language.

Begin by instructing yourself, then you will receive instruction from others.

The aim of living is life itself.

Every man bears something within him that, if it were publicly announced, would excite feelings of aversion.

Certain flaws are necessary for the whole. It would seem strange if old friends lacked certain quirks.