Blind belief in authority is the greatest enemy of truth.

In order to be an immaculate member of a flock of sheep, one must above all be a sheep oneself.

Weak people revenge. Strong people forgive. Intelligent People Ignore.

In conclusion I wish to say that in working at the problem here dealt with I have had the loyal assistance of my friend and colleague M. Besso, and that I am indebted to him for several valuable suggestions.

Everyone must become their own person, however frightful that may be.

The attempt to combine wisdom and power has only rarely been successful and then only for a short while.

I must be willing to give up what I am in order to become what I will be.