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Divide and rule, the politician cries; unite and lead, is watchword of the wise. ↗

Ignorant men raise questions that wise men answered a thousand years ago. ↗

Beauty is a manifestation of secret natural laws, which otherwise would have been hidden from us forever. ↗

Destiny grants us our wishes, but in its own way, in order to give us something beyond our wishes. ↗

This is the highest wisdom that I own; freedom and life are earned by those alone who conquer them each day anew. ↗

Hatred is active, and envy passive dislike; there is but one step from envy to hate. ↗

The man with insight enough to admit his limitations comes nearest to perfection. ↗

No one would talk much in society if they knew how often they misunderstood others. ↗

Let everyone sweep in front of his own door, and the whole world will be clean. ↗

A creation of importance can only be produced when its author isolates himself, it is a child of solitude. ↗