The single most important decision any of us will ever make is whether or not to believe the universe is friendly.

Heroism on command, senseless violence, and all the loathsome nonsense that goes by the name of patriotism - how passionately I hate them!

Love is a better teacher than duty.

Children don’t heed the life experiences of their parents, and nations ignore history. Bad lessons always have to be learned anew.

I was supposed to choose apractical profession, but this was simply unbearable to me.

I am truly a "lone traveler" and have never belonged to my country, my home, my friends, or even my immediate family, with my whole heart.

Don't do anything that goes against your conscience, even if your country says so.