Animals, we have been told, are taught by their organs. Yes, I would add, and so are men, but men have this further advantage that they can also teach their organs in return.

On every mountain height is rest.

If children grew up according to early indications, we should have nothing but geniuses.

If you miss the first buttonhole, you will not succeed in buttoning up your coat.

Mysteries are not necessarily miracles.

I respect the man who knows distinctly what he wants.

Oh happy he who still can hope in our day to breathe the truth while plunged in seas of error! What we don't know is really what we need, and what we know is of no use to us whatever!