We ownalmost all our knowledge not to those who have agreed but to those who havediffered.

Byblending the breath of the sun and the shade, true harmony comes into theworld.

People say law but they mean wealth.

When makinga decision of minor importance, I have always found it advantageous toconsider all the pros and cons. In vital matters, however, such as the choiceof a mate or a profession, the decision should come from the unconscious,from somewhere within ou

Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognises genius.

The laws of life are founded on necessity, its charms on the non-essentials.

Science has promised us truth. It has never promised us either peace or happiness.

Twobirds disputed about a kernel, when a third swooped down and carried it off.

He who truly knows has no occasion to shout

To everyanswer you can find a new question.

Thetruth is that our finest moments are most likely to occur when we are feelingdeeply uncomfortable, unhappy, or unfulfilled. For it is only in suchmoments, propelled by our discomfort, that we are likely to step out of ourruts and start searching for di

The lust for power in dominating others inflames the heartmore than any other passion.