There is but one truly serious philosophical problem and that is suicide. Judging whether life is or is not worth living amounts to answering the fundamental question of philosophy. All the rest — whether or not the world has three dimensions, whether the mind has nine or twelve categories — comes afterwards. These are games; one must first answer.

Culture: the cry of men in face of their destiny.

Art does not tolerate reason.

The look of success, when it is worn a certain way, would infuriate a jackass.

We get into the habit of living before acquiring the habit of thinking.

Freedom is not a gift received from the State or leader, but a possession to be won every day by the effort of each and the union of all.

There is but one freedom, to put oneself right with death. After that everything is possible.