The world of empirical morality consists for the most part of nothing but ill will and envy.

The follies of the wise man are known to himself, but hidden from the world.

Wind is the loving Wooer of waters; Wind blends together Billows all-foaming. Spirit of man, Thou art like unto water! Fortune of man, Thou art like unto wind!

We are surrounded by abysses, but the greatest of all depths is in our own heart, and an irresistible leaning leads us there. Draw thyself from thyself!

Always to distrust is an error, as well as always to trust.

No skill or art is needed to grow old; the trick is to endure it.

There is no surer method of evading the world than by following Art, and no surer method of linking oneself to it than by Art.