People should be more like animals . . . they should be more intuitive; they should not be too conscious of what they do while they do it.

I came to America because of the great, great freedom which I heard existed in this country. I made a mistake in selecting America as a land of freedom, a mistake I cannot repair in the balance of my lifetime.

Information is not knowledge. The only source of knowledge is experience. You need experience to gain wisdom.

How I wish that somewhere there existed an island for those who are wise and of good will.

You ask me if I keep a notebook to record my great ideas. I've only ever had one.

Isn't it strange that I who have written only unpopular books should be such a popular fellow?

Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.