Faith can be interested in results only, for a truth once recognized as such puts an end to the believer's thinking.
Wilhelm von HumboldtGovernment, religion, property, books, are nothing but the scaffolding to build men. Earth holds up to her master no fruit like the finished man.
Wilhelm von HumboldtThe sorrow which calls for help and comfort is not the greatest, nor does it come from the depths of the heart.
Wilhelm von Humboldt