The only true solution would be a convention under which all the governments would bind themselves to defend collectively any country that was attacked.

A heart can no more be forced to love than a stomach can be forced to digest food by persuasion.

Perhaps my dynamite plants will put an end to war sooner than your [pacifist] congresses. On the day two army corps can annihilate each other in one second all civilized nations will recoil from war in horror.

It is my express wish that in awarding the [Nobel Prizes] no consideration be given to the nationality of the candidates, but that the most worthy shall receive the prize, whether he be Scandinavian or not.

Second to agriculture, humbug is the biggest industry of our age.

Alfred Nobel - pitiable half-creature, should have been stifled by humane doctor when he made his entry yelling into life. Greatest merits: Keeps his nails clean and is never a burden to anyone. Greatest fault: Lacks family, cheerful spirits, and strong stomach. Greatest and only petition: Not to be buried alive. Greatest sin: Does not worship Mammon. Important events in his life: None.

The only true solution would be a convention under which all the governments would bind themselves to defend collectively any country that was attacked.