Judge a man's character by what he finds ridiculous.

Belief is not the beginning of knowledge - it is the end.

The useful may be trusted to further itself, for many produce it and no one can do without it; but the beautiful must be specially encouraged, for few can present it, while yet all have need of it.

If you want a wise answer, ask a reasonable question.

Some books seem to have been written, not to teach us anything, but to let us know that the author has known something.

But when all is said, the greatest art is to limit and isolate oneself.

The soul that sees beauty may sometimes walk alone.