we always misunderstood ourselves, and rarely understood others
Indeed I have always been of the opinion that hard work is simply the refuge of people who have nothing to do.
Genius lasts longer than beauty
Actions are the first tragedy in life, words are the second. Words are perhaps the worst. Words are merciless. . .
The moment you think you understand a great work of art, it's dead for you.
We think that we are generous because we credit our neighbor with those virtues that are likely to benefit ourselves. We praise the banker that we may overdraw our account, and find good qualities in the highwayman in the hope that he may spare our pockets.