Existence really is an imperfect tense that never becomes a present.

The great man fights the elements in his time that hinder his own greatness, in other words his own freedom and sincerity.

Most of the time in married life is taken up by talk.

The best weapon against an enemy is another enemy.

Against boredom the gods themselves fight in vain.

The surest way to corrupt a youth is to instruct him to hold in higher esteem those who think alike than those who think differently.

The true man wants two things: danger and play. For that reason he wants woman, as the most dangerous plaything.

The lonely one offers his hand too quickly to whomever he encounters.

Madness is something rare in individuals -- but in groups, parties, peoples, ages it is the rule.

Extreme positions are not succeeded by moderate ones, but by contrary extreme positions.