Christians call it faith ... I call it the herd.

As refined fare serves a hungry man as well as and no better than coarser food, the more pretentious artist will not dream of inviting the hungry man to his meal.

Ten truths must you find during the day; otherwise will you seek truth during the night, and your soul will have been hungry.

“Evil men have no songs.” How is it, then, that the Russians have songs?

Of what is great one must either be silent or speak with greatness. With greatness--that means cynically and with innocence.

Close beside my knowledge lies my black ignorance.

One should steal only where one cannot rob.