Reason and justice tell me there's more love for humanity in electricity and steam than in chastity and vegetarianism.

For the salvation of his soul the Muslim digs a well. It would be a fine thing if each of us were to leave behind a school, or a well, or something of the sort, so that life would not pass by and retreat into eternity without a trace.

He is no longer a city dweller who has even once in his life caught a ruff or seen how, on clear and cool autumn days, flocks of migrating thrushes drift over a village. Until his death he will be drawn to freedom.

If ever my life can be of any use to you, come and claim it.

What a delight it is to respect people!

There is nothing new in art except talent.

People should be beautiful in every way - in their faces, in the way they dress, in their thoughts, and in their innermost selves.