In science read the newest works, in literature read the oldest.

In science, address the few, in literature, the many. In science, the few must dictate opinion to the many; in literature, the many, sooner or later, force their judgment on the few.

In science, read, by preference, the newest works; in literature, the oldest. The classic literature is always modern.

Art and science have their meeting point in method.

A fool flatters himself, a wise man flatters the fool.

Patience is the courage of the conqueror, the strength of man against destiny