Science and art belong to the whole world, and before them vanish the barriers of nationality.

Mannerism always wants to be finished and doesn't enjoy the process. Genuine, truly great talent, however, finds its greatest satisfaction in the production.

Who strives always to the utmost, him can we save.

Patriotism corrupts history.

National literature does not mean much these days; now is the age of world literature, and every one must contribute to hasten thearrival of that age.

The happiest man is the one who finds happiness at home.

When married one has to get into an argument once in a while since in this way one learns about the other.