Man's first and greatest victory must be won against the gods.

In order to be utterly happy the only thing necessary is to refrain from comparing this moment with other moments in the past, which I often did not fully enjoy because I was comparing them with other moments of the future.

What I dislike least in my former self are the moments of prayer.

Know thyself. A maxim as pernicious as it is ugly. Whoever studies himself arrest his own development. A caterpillar who seeks to know himself would never become a butterfly.

The true hypocrite is the one who ceases to perceive his deception, the one who lies with sincerity.

I can't expect others to share my virtues. It's good enough for me if they share my vices.

Complete possession is proved only by giving. All you are unable to give possesses you.