Science is at no moment quite right, but it is seldom quite wrong, and has, as a rule, a better chance of being right than the theories of the unscientific. It is, therefore, rational to accept it hypothetically.

Love as a relation between men and women was ruined by the desire to make sure of the legitimacy of children.

To be out of harmony with one's surroundings is of course a misfortune, but it is not always a misfortune to be avoided at all costs. Where the environment is stupid or prejudiced or cruel, it is a sign of merit to be out of harmony with it.

Life is nothing but a competition to be the criminal rather than the victim.

All knowledge, we feel, must be built up upon our instinctive beliefs; and if these are rejected, nothing is left.

Remember your humanity, and forget the rest.

The secret to happiness is to face the fact that the world is horrible.