"Full German text of Aphorismen"

“People who chase after ever greater wealth without taking the time to enjoy it are like hungry people who are forever cooking but never sit down to eat.”

“Happy slaves are the bitterest enemies of freedom”

“Blessed is trust, for it blesses both those who have it to give and those who receive it.”

“The moral code which was good enough for our fathers is not good enough for our children.”

“Misanthropy is a suit of armor lined with thorns.”

“None are so inconsiderate as those who demand nothing of life other than their own personal comfort.”