Christian Friedrich HebbelThinkers

Beauty is the genius of matter.

Character's cheapest substitute is obstinacy.

The Dream is probably the best proof that we aren't tied as tightly into our skins as we seem.

A Friend is singular. One who wants more than one friend deserves none.

The Human being is a blind man who dreams that he can see.

A Lie is costlier than one might suppose — one lie does not cost you one truth but the truth.

Life is a dream that doubts itself.

Obstinacy is the cheapest substitute for character.

A Person is an out-of-tune musical instrument.

Religion is very best in this: that it produces heretics.