All that is observable in a man-that is to say his actions and such of his spiritual existence as can be deduced from his actions-falls into the domain of history.

England has always been disinclined to accept human nature.

I do not believe in Belief.

Freedom does not guarantee masterpieces.

The bully and his victim never quite forget their first relations.

History develops, art stands still.

What is wonderful about great literature is that it transforms the man who reads it towards the condition of the man who wrote.