It is also a natural thing for a serious young man that he should form for himself as precise an idea as possible of the goal of his desires.

It is best, it seems to me, to separate one's inner striving from one's trade as far as possible. It is not good when one's daily break is tied to God's special blessing.

I know that philosophically a murderer is not responsible for his crime, but I prefer not to take tea with him.

I believe in intuitions and inspirations...I sometimes FEEL that I am right. I do not KNOW that I am.

Intellectuals solve problems, geniuses prevent them.

I am an adherent of the ideal of democracy, although I well know the weaknesses of the democratic form of government. Social equality and economic protection of the individual appeared to me always as the important communal aims of the state. Although I am a typical loner in daily life, my consciousness of belonging to the invisible community of those who strive for truth, beauty, and justice has preserved me from feeling isolated.

I want to know all Gods thoughts; all the rest are just details.