One does well to put on gloves when reading the New Testament. The proximity of so much uncleanliness almost forces one to do this.

A man who whinnies with noisy laughter, surpasses all the animals in vulgarity.

Once and for all, there are many things I choose not to know.--Wisdom sets limits even to knowledge.

For what purpose humanity is there should not even concern us: why you are here, that you should ask yourself: and if you have no ready answer, then set for yourself goals, high and noble goals, and perish in pursuit of them!

A very popular error: having the courage of one's convictions; rather it is a matter of having the courage for an attack on one's convictions.

One must cease letting oneself be eaten when one tastes best: that is known to those who want to be loved long.

We do not hate as long as we still attach a lesser value, but only when we attach an equal or a greater value.