It's only because of their stupidity that they're able to be so sure of themselves.

It is often safer to be in chains than to be free.

One can disintegrate the world by means of very strong light. For weak eyes the world becomes solid, for still weaker eyes it seems to develop fists, for eyes weaker still it becomes shamefaced and smashes anyone who dares to gaze upon it.

One day, a leopard stalked into the synagogue, roaring and lashing its tail. Three weeks later, it had become part of the liturgy.

Every one of us has a bad conscience, which he tries to escape by going to sleep as quickly as possible.

Do not waste your time looking for an obstacle - maybe there is none.

What is meant by its nature for the highest and the best, spreads among the lowly people.