It is not doing the thing we like to do, but liking the thing we have to do, that makes life blessed.

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

Nothing will change the fact that I cannot produce the least thing without absolute solitude.

Whoever strenuously endeavors, him we can rescue.

Then to the depths! - I could as well say height: It's all the same.

Let there be truth between us.

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