I have little faith in the theory that organized killing is the best prelude to peace.

Yes, I learned long ago that the only satisfaction of authorship lies in finding the very few who understand what we mean. As for outside rewards, there is not one that I have ever discovered.

I liked human beings, but I did not love human nature.

One cannot lay a foundation by scattering stones, nor is a reputation for good work to be got by strewing volumes about the world.

Life has taught me that the greatest tragedy is not to die too soon but to live too long.

The age is a vociferous one, and no prophet is without honor who is able to strike an attitude and to speak loud enough to make himself heard.

you could have forgiven my committing a sin if you hadn't feared that I had a committed a pleasure as well.