In living through this great epoch, it is difficult to reconcile oneself to the fact that one belongs to that mad, degenerate species that boasts of its free will. How I wish that somewhere there existed an island for those who are wise and of good will. In such a place even I should be an ardent patriot!

Hunger, love, pain, fear are some of those inner forces which rule the individual's instinct for self preservation.

It is only to the individual that a soul is given. And the high destiny of the individual is to serve rather than to rule, or to impose himself in any other way.

The true definition of madness is repeating the same action, over and over, hoping for a different result.

People will not disarm step by step; they will disarm at one blow or not at all.

I have only two rules which I regard as principles of conduct. The first is: Have no rules. The second is: Be independent of the opinion of others.

My mind is my laboratory.