In order to learn true humility (I use this expression to describe the state of mind under discussion), it is good for a person to withdraw from the turmoil of the world (we see that Christ withdrew when the people wanted to proclaim him king as well as when he had to walk the thorny path), for in life either the depressing or the elevating impression is too dominant for a true balance to come about. Here, of course, individuality is very decisive.

Genius, like a thunderstorm, comes up against the wind.

The truth is a trap: you cannot get it without it getting you; you cannot get the truth by capturing it, only by its capturing you.

For he who loves God without faith reflects on himself, while the person who loves God in faith reflects on God.

We live as if we were unaware of our impending destruction

People understand me so poorly that they don't even understand my complaint about them not understanding me.

It takes moral courage to grieve; it requires religious courage to rejoice.