Doubt grows with knowledge.

Those who know nothing of foreign languages know nothing of their own.

Lay hold of life with both hands, whenever thou mayest seize it, it is interesting.

Lamps make oil-spots and candles need snuffing; it is only the light of heaven that shines pure and leaves no stain.

This being busied with thoughts of immortality is for the noble classes and especially for women with nothing to do. A solid person, though, someone who already intends to be something worthy here, and who therefore has to strive daily, has to struggle and work, gives the world to come a rest.

All our knowledge is symbolic.

The mob has nothing to lose, everything to gain.