Accepting good advice means nothing other than to strengthen one's own ability.

Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do.

When you praise someone you call yourself his equal.

The finished man, you know, is difficult to please; a growing mind will ever show you gratitude. --Faust 1, lines 182-3

Yes, I have finally arrived to this Capital of the World! I now see all the dreams of my youth coming to life... Only in Rome is it possible to understand Rome.

Every day I observe more and more the folly of judging of others by ourselves; and I have so much trouble with myself, and my own heart is in such constant agitation, that I am well content to let others pursue their own course, if they only allow me the same privilege.

We can always redeem the man who aspires and strives.