If You Must Tell Me

I Hate Every Violent Overthrow, Because As Much Is Destroyed As Is Gained By It.

With Knowledge Comes More Doubt.

Certain Faults Are Necessary For The Existence Of The Individual. We Would Resent It If Old Friends Were To Get Rid Of Certain Peculiarities.

A Man's Shortcomings Are Taken From His Epoch; His Virtues And Greatness Belong To Himself.

What A Torment It Is To See So Much Loveliness Passing And Repassing Before Us, And Yet Not Dare To Lay Hold Of It!