The real discoverer of South America was [Alexander von] Humboldt, since his work was more useful for our people than the work of all conquerors.

Damn it! How will I ever get out of this labyrinth?

Slavery is the daughter of darkness: an ignorant people is a blind instrument of its own destruction

It would ha' been a good deal easier, if ye'd only been a witch.

Permitting negative beliefs to seek shelter in your mind is like dining day in and out with your worst enemies.

Life is sad. Here is someone.

Anybody who predicts the death of cities has already met his spouse.

It's not easy to find your own way when you believe that you need love, approval, appreciation, or anything from your family. It's particularly hard when you want them to see things your way.

In the love of narrow souls I make many short voyages but in vain-I find no sea room-but in great souls I sail before the wind without a watch, and never reach the shore.

Ah, in this world, where every guiding thread Ends suddenly in the one sure centre, death, The visionary hand of Might-have-been Alone can fill Desire's cup to the brim!

There is no German identity without Auschwitz.

Wise men hear and see as little children do.

Register is very important. Music sounds best in a certain register.