There is probably nothing more sublime than discontent transmuted into a work of art, a scientific discovery, and so on.

Man's chief goal in life is still to become and stay human, and defend his achievements against the encroachment of nature.

When we lose our individual independence in the corporateness of a mass movement, we find a new freedom — freedom to hate, bully, lie, torture, murder and betray without shame and remorse.

Intolerance is the ''Do Not Touch'' sign on something that cannot bear touching. We do not mind having our hair ruffled, but we will not tolerate any familiarity with the toupee which covers our baldness.

Glory is largely a theatrical concept. There is no striving for glory without a vivid awareness of an audience.

...That genius is a rare exception (:) It's not true. Talent and genius have been wasted on enormous scale throughout our history; this is all I know for sure.

Those in possession of absolute power can not only prophesy and make their prophecies come true, but they can also lie and make their lies come true.