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.

Except in mathematics, the shortest distance between point A and point B is seldom a straight line. I don't believe in mathematics.

The only thing that you absolutely have to know, is the location of the library.

I have repeatedly said that in my opinion the idea of a personal God is a childlike one.

If you are out to describe the truth, leave elegance to the tailor.

If you feed your mind as often as you feed your stomach, then you'll never have to worry about feeding your stomach or a roof over your head or clothes on your back.

Try first to be a man of value; success will follow.