Why is it I always get my best ideas while shaving?

The formulation of the problem is often more essential than its solution, which may be merely a matter of mathematical or experimental skill.

Of what significance is one's existence, one is basically unaware. What does a fish know about the water in which he swims all his life? The bitter and the sweet come from outside. The hard from within, from one's own efforts. For the most part I do what my own nature drives me to do. It is embarrassing to earn such respect and love for it.

Compassionate people are geniuses in the art of living, more necessary to the dignity, security, and joy of humanity than the discoverers of knowledge.

Mere thinking cannot reveal to us the highest purpose.

I regard class differences as contrary to justice and, in the last resort, based on force.

Never underestimate your own ignorance.