"Every man has enough strength to endure the misfortunes of others."

"A man sees in the world what he carries in his heart."

"The human race is a monotonous affair."

"One ought every day at least to hear a little song, read a good poem, see a fine picture, and, if it were possible, to speak a few reasonable words."

"Der Irrtum ist recht gut, solange wir jung sind; man muß ihn nur nicht mit ins Alter schleppen."