There is nothing in which people more betray their character than in what they laugh at.
From Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
The artist alone sees spirits. But after he has told of their appearing to him, everybody sees them.
I will listen to anyone's convictions, but pray keep your doubts to yourself.
The decline of literature indicates the decline of a nation.
Many people take no care of their money till they come nearly to the end of it, and others do just the same with their time.
Fresh activity is the only means of overcoming adversity.
Being brilliant is no great feat if you respect nothing.
Those who hope for no other life are dead even for this.
Upon the creatures we have made, we are, ourselves, at last, dependent.
Be above it! Make the world serve your purpose, but do not serve it.
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