The purpose of philosophers is to show people what is right under their noses.

That which corrodes the souls of the persecuted is the monstrous inner agreement with the prevailing prejudice against them.

There is a tendency to judge a race, a nation or any distinct group by its leastworthy members.

There is always a chance that he who sets himself up as his brother's keeper will end up by being his jail-keeper.

Excesses are essentially gestures. It is easy to be extremely cruel, magnanimous, humble or self-sacrificing when we see ourselves as actors in a performance.

People whose lives are barren and insecure seem to show a greater willingness to obey than people who are self-sufficient and self-confident. To the frustrated, freedom from responsibility is more attractive than freedom from restraint.

Passionate hatred can give meaning and purpose to an empty life.