I know what it's like to see one's mother go through the agony of death and be unable to help; there is no consolation. We all have to bear such heavy burdens, for they are unalterably linked to life.

I know that philosophically a murderer is not responsible for his crime, but I prefer not to take tea with him.

Let me tell you what I look like: pale face, long hair, and a tiny start of a paunch. In addition, an awkward gait, and a cigar in the mouth and a pen in pocket or hand.

Nationalism, on my opinion, is nothing more than an idealistic rationalization for militarism and aggression.

It is nothing short of a miracle that modern methods of teaching have not yet entirely strangled that sacred spirit of curiosity and inquiry, for this delicate plant needs freedom no less than stimulation.

Even on the most solemn occasions I got away without wearing socks and hid that lack of civilization in high boots

Nature conceals her secrets because she is sublime, not because she is a trickster.