There is nothing divine about morality, it is a purely human affair.

The future is not a gift-it is an achievement.

No problem can be solved from the same level of consciousness that created it.

The solitude and peace of mind are serving me quite well, not the least of which is due to the excellent and truly enjoyable relationship with my cousin; its stability will be guaranteed by the avoidance of marriage.

The fact that man produces a concept "I" besides the totality of his mental and emotional experiences or perceptions does not prove that there must be any specific existence behind such a concept. We are succumbing to illusions produced by our self-created language, without reaching a better understanding of anything. Most of so-called philosophy is due to this kind of fallacy.

Imagination without knowledge may create beautiful things, knowledge without imagination can create only perfect ones.

Adversity introduces a man to himself.