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

I have not the slightest pretension to call my verses poetry; I write now and then for no other purpose than to relieve depression or to improve my English.

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

Justice is to be found only in the imagination.

The truthful man is usually a liar.

If I have a thousand ideas and only one turns out to be good, I am satisfied.

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.