It's in despair that you find the sharpest pleasures, particularly when you are most acutely aware of the hopelessness of your position.

I cannot truly imagine a truly great person who hasn't suffered.

If God does not exist, everything is permitted.

The most offensive is not their lying - one can always forgive lying - lying is a delightful thing, for it leads to truth - what is offensive is that they lie and worship their own lying.

It is not the brains that matter most, but that which guides them — the character, the heart, generous qualities, progressive ideas.

And it is so simple... The one thing is - love thy neighbor as thyself - that is the one thing. That is all, nothing else is needed. You will instantly find how to live.

The man who has a conscience suffers whilst acknowledging his sin. That is his punishment.