This is my tendency; but can I say

It is astonishing what force, purity, and wisdom it requires for a human being to keep clear of falsehoods.

Beware of over-great pleasure in being popular or even beloved.

Put up at the moment of greatest suffering a prayer, not for thy own escape, but for the enfranchisement of some being dear to thee, and the sovereign spirit will accept thy ransom.

Men disappoint me so, I disappoint myself so, yet courage, patience, shuffle the cards ...

There are noble books but one wants the breath of life sometimes. And I see no divine person. I myself am more divine than any I see — I think that is enough to say about them...

How many persons must there be who cannot worship alone since they are content with so little.