Civilization merely develops man's capacity for a greater variety of sensations, and ... absolutely nothing else.

It is easier for a Russian to become an atheist than for anyone else in the world.

Man only likes to count his troubles, but he does not count his joys.

Of course I shall go astray often...for who does not make mistakes? But I cannot go far wrong for I have seen the truth.

Gentlemen, I am tormented by questions; answer them for me.

If he has a conscience he will suffer for his mistake. That will be his punishment-as well as the prison.

Talking nonsense is the sole privilege mankind possesses over the other organisms. It's by talking nonsense that one gets to the truth! I talk nonsense, therefore I'm human