He who has art and science also has religion, but those who do not have them better have religion.

Lay hold of life with both hands, whenever thou mayest seize it, it is interesting.

The world is so great and rich, and life so full of variety, that you can never lack occasions for poems.

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.

The child, offered the mother's breast, Will not in the beginning grab it; But soon it clings to it with zest. And thus at wisdom's copious breasts You'll drink each day with greater zest.

They should be ashamed of themselves, all these sober people!

Courage is the commitment to begin without any guarantee of success.