“Say not you know another entirely, till you have divided an inheritance with him.”

“Make this poor self grow less and less, Be Thou my life and aim ; Oh, make me daily, through Thy grace, More worthy of Thy name.”

“About Fuseli: "...the most original genius I know. Nothing but energy, profusion and calm! The wildness of the warriorand the feeling of supreme sublimity!His spirits are storm wind, his ministers ...”

“The jealous are possessed by a mad devil and a dull spirit at the same time.”

“Who makes quick use of the moment is a genius of prudence.”

“Trust him not with your secrets, who, when left alone in your room, turns over your papers.”

“That's how it is with want. As long as you lack something you yearn for it without cease. if only I could have that one thing, you tell yourself, all my problems would be solved. But once you get i...”

“Alice suspected Paul couldnt really picture his father, just like she couldnt picture Paul when he was away. Maybe that was the case with people you wanted more than was good for you.”

“I want, I dont want.How can one live with such a heart?”