Man is free whenever he produces or manifests God, and through this he becomes immortal.

Novels are the Socratic dialogues of our time. Practical wisdom fled from school wisdom into this liberal form.

That which reminds us of nature and thus stimulates a feeling for the infinite abundance of life is beautiful. Nature is organic,and therefore the highest beauty is forever vegetative; and the same is true for morality and love.

Where philosophy ends, poetry must commence. There should not be a common point of view, a natural manner of thinking which standsin contrast to art and liberal education, or mere living; that is, one should not conceive of a realm of crudeness beyond the boundaries of education. Every conscious link of an organism should not perceive its limits without a feeling for its unity in relation to the whole. For example, philosophy should not only be contrasted to non-philosophy, but also to poetry.

What is called good society is usually nothing but a mosaic of polished caricatures.

A classical work doesn't ever have to be understood entirely. But those who are educated and who are still educating themselves must desire to learn more and more from it.

Many a witty inspiration is like the surprising reunion of befriended thoughts after a long separation.