I said to him, "Shall I tell you where the men are who believe most in themselves? For I can tell you. I know of men who believe in themselves more colossally than Napoleon or Caesar. I know where flames the fixed star of certainty and success. I can guide you to the thrones of the Super-men. The men who really believe in themselves are all in lunatic asylums.

humor can get in under the door while seriousness is still fumbling at the handle

The issue is now clear. It is between light and darkness and everyone must choose his side.

All architecture is great architecture after sunset.

Against a dark sky, all flowers look like fireworks.

Large organization is loose organization. Nay, it would be almost as true to say that organization is always disorganization.

If I think the universe is triangular, and you think it is square, there cannot be room for two universes. We may argue politely, we may argue humanely, we may argue with great mutual benefit: but, obviously, we must argue.