Skilled work, of no matter what kind, is only done well by those who take a certain pleasure in it, quite apart from its utility, either to themselves in earning a living, or to the world through its outcome.

Fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves.

The taboo against nakedness is an obstacle to a decent attitude on the subject of sex.

Men who are unhappy, like men who sleep badly, are always proud of the fact.

Mysticism is, in essence, little more than a certain intensity and depth of feeling in regard to what is believed about the universe.

It appeared to me obvious that the happiness of mankind should be the aim of all action, and I discovered to my surprise that there were those who thought otherwise.

I believe that when I die I shall rot, and nothing of my ego will survive.