To conquer others is to have power, to conquer yourself is to know the way.
For a significant manwoman, the one thought he values greatly, to the laughter and scorn of insignificant men, is a key to hidden treasure chambers; for those others, it is nothing but a piece of old iron.
The poet is a liar who always speaks the truth.
No one should drive a hard bargain with an artist.
You never lose by loving. You always lose by holding back.
First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do.
If God can work through me, he can work through anyone.
Never let the future disturb you. You will meet it, if you have to, with the same weapons of reason which today arm you against the present.