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.

It is not sufficient to be worthy of respect in order to be respected.

Good wishes alone will not ensure peace.

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.

For me writing biographies is impossible, unless they are brief and concise, and these are, I feel, the most eloquent.

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

My home is where I work, and I work everywhere.