It’s not God that I don’t accept, Alyosha, only I most respectfully return him the ticket.

Power is given only to those who dare to lower themselves and pick it up. Only one thing matters, one thing; to be able to dare!

Is it really not possible to touch the gaming table without being instantly infected by superstition?

Lack of originality, everywhere, all over the world, from time immemorial, has always been considered the foremost quality and the recommendation of the active, efficient and practical man.

We don't understand that life is heaven, for we have only to understand that and it will at once be fulfilled in all its beauty, we shall embrace each other and weep.

One must love life before loving its meaning ... yes, and when the love of life disappears, no meaning can console us.

What man wants is simply independent choice, whatever that independence may cost and wherever it may lead.