Nothing is given to mankind and what little men can conquer must be paid for with unjust death. But man's grandeur lies elsewhere, in his decision to rise above his condition.

In short, they were gambling on their luck, and luck is not to be coerced.

In order to understand the world, one has to turn away from it on occasion.

One leader, one people, signifies one master and millions of slaves.

There is but one freedom, To put oneself right with death. After that everything is possible. I cannot force you to believe in God. Believing in God amounts to coming to terms with death. When you have accepted death, the problem of God will be solved, and not the reverse.

Existence is illusory and it is eternal.

There are more things to admire in men than to despise.