The end does not justify the means. No one's rights can be secured by the violation of the rights of others.

The truth is not for all men, but only for those who seek it.

The first right on earth is the right of the ego. Man's first duty is to himself. His moral law is never to place his prime goal within the persons of others. His moral obligation is to do what he wishes, provided his wish does not depend primarily upon other men.

I am only concerned with politics so I may see the day when I don't have to be concerned with politics.

A good novel is an indivisible sum; every scene, sequence and passage of a good novel has to involve, contribute to and advance all three of its major attributes: theme, plot, characterization.

We'll meet again. We'll meet when years have passed, and years make such a difference, don't they?

It's the person who would sell his soul for a nickel, who is loudest in proclaiming his hatred of money.