When two men quarrel, who owns the cooler head is the more to blame.
I hate every violent overthrow, because as much is destroyed as is gained by it.
Lord Byron is only great as a poet; as soon as he reflects he is a child.
I consider him of no account who esteems himself just as the popular breath may chance to raise him.
For a strolling damsel a doubtful reputation bears.
A resolution that is communicated is no longer within thy power; thy attentions become now the plaything of chance; he who would have his commands certainly carried out must take man by surprise.
Whoever gives himself up to solitude, Ah! he is soon alone.
I am the Spirit that denies.
We are surrounded by abysses, but the greatest of all depths is in our own heart, and an irresistible leaning leads us there. Draw thyself from thyself!
Thou shalt abstain, Renounce, refrain.
Every bird has its decoy, and every man is led and misled in his own peculiar way.
Great possessions and great want of them are both strong temptations.
Care is taken that trees do not grow into the sky.
What do people mean when they talk about unhappiness? It is not so much unhappiness as impatience that from time to time possesses men, and then they choose to call themselves miserable.
Water its living strength first shows, When obstacles its course oppose.
The mortal race is far too weak not to grow dizzy on unwonted brights.
What one has wished for in youth, in old age one has in abundance.
With little wit and ease to suit them, They whirl in narrow circling trails, Like kittens playing with their tails.
We can redeem anyone who strives unceasingly.
Beauty is at once the ultimate principle and the highest aim of art.