If art reflects life, it does so with special mirrors.

Everyone chases after happiness, not noticing that happiness is right at their heels.

There are a few things that'll move people to pity, a few, but the trouble is, when they've been used several times, they no longer work.

Nowadays, anyone who wishes to combat lies and ignorance and to write the truth must overcome at least five difficulties. He must have the courage to write the truth when truth is everywhere opposed; the keenness to recognize it, although it is everywhere concealed; the skill to manipulate it as a weapon; the judgment to select those in whose hands it will be effective; and the running to spread the truth among such persons.

The righteous one has no sense of humor.

Never believe on faith, see for yourself! What you yourself don't learn you don't know.

None will improve your lot If you yourself do not.