Some of our weaknesses are born in us, others are the result of education; it is a question which of the two gives us most trouble.

Collectors are happy people.

The church alone beyond all question Has for ill-gotten goods the right digestion.

He only earns his freedom and his life Who takes them every day by storm.

Every bird has its decoy, and every man is led and misled in his own peculiar way.

If the whole world I once could see On free soil stand, with the people free Then to the moment might I say, Linger awhile. . .so fair thou art.

Battle not with monsters, for then you become one.