Natural death is independent of all reason and is really an irrational death, in which the pitiable substance of the shell determines how long the kernel is to exist or not; in which, accordingly, the stunted, diseased and dull witted jailer is lord, and indicates the moment at which his distinguished prisoner shall die.

One must know how to conserve oneself- the best test of independence.

I have been casting shadows all my life without caring about how deeply they stain my soul.

When virtue has slept it will arise more vigorous.

Among the wealthy, generosity is often merely a kind of shyness.

Fear is the mother of morality.

If one seeks relief from unbearable pressure, one is to eat hashish.