We see the wisest, most intelligent people take steps in life, that we must shake our head over. - Adolph Freiherr Knigge

Whoever lives continually in a state of dissipation and distraction, becomes a stranger in his own heart.

There is no such thing as a 'white lie' — there has not yet been an untruth uttered, that sooner or later hasn't led to unfortunate consequences for everyone.

Keine Verbindungen pflegen dauerhafter zu sein als die, welche in der frühen Jugend geschlossen werden. Man ist da noch weniger misstrauisch, weniger schwierig in Kleinigkeiten.