I deserted the world and sought solitude because I became tired of rendering courtesy to those multitudes who believe that humility is a sort of weakness, and mercy a kind of cowardice, and snobbery a form of strength.

You may give them your love, but not your thoughts. For they have their own thoughts.

Which of you would be silent - when all else sings together in unison?

You may forget with whom you laughed, but you will never forget with whom you wept.

Trust in dreams, for in them is hidden the gate to eternity.

Is not dread of thirst when your well is full, the thirst that is unquenchable?

Friendship with the ignorant is as foolish as arguing with a drunkard.