The understanding of some men is clear, that of others brilliant. The former illumines its surroundings; the latter obscures them.

Those who know nothing must believe everything.

One thought cannot awake without awakening others.

Conquer but never triumph.

The simplest and most familiar truth seems new and wonderful the instant we ourselves experience it for the first time.

Pain is the great teacher of mankind. Beneath its breath souls develop.

Unattainable wishes are often "pious." This seems to indicate that only profane wishes are fulfilled.