We must stitch up what has been torn apart, render justice imaginable in the world which is so obviously unjust, make happiness meaningful for nations poisoned by the misery of this century. Naturally, it is a superhuman task. But tasks are called superhuman when men take a long time to complete them, that is all.

In the world there is, parallel to the force of death and constraint, an enormous force of persuasion that is called culture.

If pimps and thieves everywhere were always punished, honest people would all believe themselves always to be innocent.

One always has exaggerated ideas about what one doesn't know.

The Four Conditions of Happiness: Life in the open air, Love for another being,Freedom from ambition,Creation

It is necessary to fall in love... if only to provide an alibi for all the random despair you are going to feel anyway.

Even when one sits in the prisoner's dock, it is interesting to hear talk about oneself.