Sometimes in conversation the sound of our own voice distracts us and misleads us into making assertions that in no way express our true opinions.

I understand by 'freedom of spirit' something quite definite - the unconditional will to say No, where it is dangerous to say No.

And if you are not a bird, then beware of coming to rest above an abyss.

Liberal institutions straightway cease being liberal the moment they are soundly established: Once this is attained, no more grievous and more thorough enemies of freedom exist than liberal institutions.

When a hundred men stand together, each of them loses his mind and gets another one.

The parasites live where the great have little secret sores.

Only sick music makes money today.