In the sphere of thought, absurdity and perversity remain the masters of the world, and their dominion is suspended only for brief periods.

We can regard our life as a uselessly disturbing episode in the blissful repose of nothingness.

Night gives a black look to everything, whatever it may be.

Opinion is like a pendulum and obeys the same law. If it goes past the centre of gravity on one side, it must go a like distance on the other; and it is only after a certain time that it finds the true point at which it can remain at rest.

Console yourself by remembering that the world doesn't deserve your affection

Bei gleicher Umgebung lebt doch jeder in einer anderen Welt.