During my time in the camps, I had got to know the enemies of the human race quite well: they respect the big fist and nothing else; the harder you slug them, the safer you will be.

I think the gap between rich and poor is an extremely dangerous phenomenon and needs the immediate attention of the state.

Why can't you understand? The stars fall down now and then. The gaps have to be filled.

Talent is always conscious of its own abundance, and does not object to sharing.

What a force is laughter.

One should never direct people towards happiness, because happiness too is an idol of the market-place. One should direct them towards mutual affection. A beast gnawing at its prey can be happy too, but only human beings can feel affection for each other, and this is the highest achievement they can aspire to.

A meek fellow ... is a real godsend in any gang.