Emotion is primarily about nothing and much of it remains about nothing to the end.

The soul, too has her virginity and must bleed a little before bearing fruit.

At best, the true philosopher can fulfil his mission very imperfectly, which is to pilot himself, or at most a few voluntary companions who may find themselves in the same boat.

The wisest mind has something yet to learn.

Religion should be disentangled as much as possible from history and authority and metaphysics, and made to rest honestly on one's fine feelings, on one's indomitable optimism and trust in life.

Science is nothing but developed perception, interpreted intent, common sense rounded out and minutely articulated.

It is the acme of life to understand life.