One Would Give Generous Alms If One

The Century Is Advanced, But Every Individual Begins Afresh.

Whether One Show One's Self A Man Of Genius In Science Or Compose A Song, The Only Point Is, Whether The Thought, The Discovery, The Deed, Is Living And Can Live On.

Whoever Gives Himself Up To Solitude, Ah! He Is Soon Alone.

Piety Is Not A Goal But A Means To Attain Through The Purest Peace Of Mind The Highest Culture.

The Mortal Race Is Far Too Weak Not To Grow Dizzy On Unwonted Brights. [ger., Das Sterbliche Geschlecht Ist Viel Zu Schwach In Ungewohnter Hohe Nicht Zu Schwindeln.]