The greater part of all the mischief in the world arises from the fact that men do not sufficiently understand their own aims.

A judge who cannot punish, in the end associates themselves with the criminal.

If thou wouldst hear what seemly is and fit, inquire of noble woman; they can tell, who in life's common usage hold their place by graceful deed and aptly chosen word.

Normally, people believe that, if they hear just words, that these words must lead to some thought.

Truth is a torch but a tremendous one. That is why we hurry past it, shielding our eyes, indeed, in fear of getting burned.

One never learns to understand truly anything but what one loves.

Architecture is crystallized music.