People who do not understand themselves have a craving for understanding — a thing which is rather surmised and never spoken than known and clothed in words.

The immature man wants to die nobly for a cause, while the mature man wants to live humanely for one

Love rarely overtakes; it mostly comes to meet us.

Love at first sight is a revival of an infantile impression. The first love object reappears in a different disguise.

Fear is the fear of one's self.

Truth is not always the best basis for happiness. There are certain lies which may constitute a far better and more secure foundation of happiness. There are people who perish when their eyes are opened.

People who do not understand themselves have a craving for understanding — a thing which is rather surmised and never spoken than known and clothed in words.