wisdom Quotes

The man of knowledge must be able not only to love his enemies but also to hate his friends.

A pair of powerful spectacles has sometimes sufficed to cure a person in love.

There are only two forces in the world, the sword and the spirit. In the long run the sword will always be conquered by the spirit.

There is always some madness in love. But there is also always some reason in madness.

The great proof of madness is the disproportion of one's designs to one's means.

Does wisdom perhaps appear on the earth as a raven which is inspired by the smell of carrion?

Forethought we may have, undoubtedly, but not foresight.

There is only one step from the sublime to the ridiculous.

One should never forbid what one lacks the power to prevent.

Public opinion is the thermometer a monarch should constantly consult.