The modern age has a false sense of superiority, because of the great mass of data at its disposal. But the valid criterion of distinction is rather the extent to which man knows how to form and master the material at his command.

Of all peoples the Greeks have dreamt the dream of life best.

Let no one be like another, yet everyone like the highest. How is this done? Be each one perfect in himself.

If society gives up the right to impose the death penalty, then self-help will appear again and personal vendettas will be around the corner.

Truth must be repeated again and again, because error is constantly being preached round about.

And I have again observed, my dear friend, in this trifling affair, that misunderstandings and neglect occasion more mischief in the world than even malice and wickedness. At all events, the two latter are of less frequent occurrence.

When a wife has a good husband, it is easily seen on her face.