Whatever has value in our world now does not have value in itself, according to its nature - nature is always value-less, but has been given value at some time, as a present - and it was we who gave and bestowed it.

The question whether truth is necessary, must not merely be affirmed beforehand, but must be affirmed to such an extent that the principle, belief, or conviction finds expression, that there is nothing more necessary than truth, and in comparison with it everything else has only a secondary value.

The value of many men and books rests solely on their faculty for compelling all to seek out the most hidden and intimate things.

How came gold to the highest value? Because it is uncommon, and unprofiting, and beaming, and soft in lustre; it always bestoweth itself.

We do not place especial value on the possession of a virtue until we notice its total absence in our opponent.

The value of an idea lies in the using of it.