Religion is the metaphysics of the masses.

The reason domestic pets are so lovable and so helpful to us is because they enjoy, quietly and placidly, the present moment.

Great men are like eagles, and build their nest on some lofty solitude.

Style is what gives value and currency to thoughts.

Noise is the most impertinent of all forms of interruption. It is not only an interruption, but also a disruption of thought.

However, for the man who studies to gain insight, books and studies are merely rungs of the ladder on which he climbs to the summit of knowledge. As soon as a rung has raised him up one step, he leaves it behind. On the other hand, the many who study in order to fill their memory do not use the rungs of the ladder for climbing, but take them off and load themselves with them to take away, rejoicing at the increasing weight of the burden. They remain below forever, because they bear what should have bourne them.

Human existence is an error...it is bad today and every day it gets worse, until the worst happens.