Men show their characters in nothing more clearly than in what they think laughable.

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For true art there is no such thing as preparatory schooling, but there are certainly preparations; the best, however, is when the least pupil takes a share in master's work. Colour-grinders have turned into very good artists.

It is much easier to recognise error than to find truth; for error lies on the surface and may be overcome; but truth lies in the depths, and to search for it is not given to every one.

The best government is that which teaches us to govern ourselves.

Every day we hear a little melody,reading a beautiful poem, see a fine painting and,If possible, say the words.

Every author in some way portrays himself in his works, even if it be against his will.

The hardest thing to see is what is in front of your eyes.

I could be living the best and happiest of lives if only I were not a fool.

He is a prophet and not a poet and therefore his Koran is to be seen as a divine law and not as a book of a human being, made for education or entertainment.

A man should hear a little music […] in order that worldly cares may not obliterate the sense of the beautiful which God has implanted in the human soul.

This life, gentlemen, is too short for our souls.

The highest goal that man can achieve is amazement.

The question, therefore, is, not whether a man is strong or weak, but whether he is able to endure the measure of his sufferings.

No nation gains the power of judgment except it can pass judgment on itself. But to attain this great privilege takes a very long time.

I can tell you honest friend what to believe believe life it teaches better than book or orator.