It would not be better if things happened to men just as they wish.

When men dream, each has his own world. When they are awake, they have a common world.

Man is most nearly himself when he achieves the seriousness of a child at play.

People that love wisdom must be acquainted with very many things indeed.

Stupidity is better kept a secret than displayed

The world is nothing but a great desire to live and a great dissatisfaction with living