It is easy to be a philosopher in academia, but it is very difficult to be a philosopher in life.

People are far more sincere and good-humored at speeding their parting guests than on meeting them.

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

After us they'll fly in hot air balloons, coat styles will change, perhaps they'll discover a sixth sense and cultivate it, but life will remain the same, a hard life full of secrets, but happy. And a thousand years from now man will still be sighing, "Oh! Life is so hard!" and will still, like now, be afraid of death and not want to die.

Calculating selfishness is the annihilation of self.

Be sure not to discuss your hero's state of mind. Make it clear from his actions.

Dear and most respected bookcase! I welcome your existence, which has for over one hundred years been devoted to the radiant ideals of goodness and justice.