If those whom we begin to love could know us as we were before meeting them they could perceive what they have made of us.

One might think, that a period which, within fifty years, uproots, enslaves or kills seventy million human beings, should only, and forthwith, be condemned. But also its guilt must be understood.

Politics and the fate of mankind are formed by men without ideals and without greatness. Those who have greatness within them do not go in for politics.

The absurd is the essential concept and the first truth.

To be happy, we must not be too concerned with others.

Existence is illusory and it is eternal.

Don't wait for the last judgment - it takes place every day.