The German national character is a favorite subject of character experts, probably because the less mature a nation, the more she is an object of criticism and not of history.

Nothing is more witty and grotesque than ancient mythology and Christianity; that is because they are so mystical.

Wit is the appearance, the external flash of imagination. Thus its divinity, and the witty character of mysticism.

Since philosophy now criticizes everything it comes across, a critique of philosophy would be nothing less than a just reprisal.

All men are somewhat ridiculous and grotesque, just because they are men; and in this respect artists might well be regarded as man multiplied by two. So it is, was, and shall be.

Many a witty inspiration is like the surprising reunion of befriended thoughts after a long separation.