Ocupation: Philologist
Life: October 15, 1844 - August 25, 1900
Birthday: October 15
Death: August 25
The shortest route is not the most direct one, but rather the one where the most favorable winds swell our sails:Mthat is the lesson that seafarers teach. Not to abide by this lesson is to be obstinate: here, firmness of character is tainted with stupidity.
topic: Character, Wind, Stupidity, Obstinate, Tainted