Time is but the measure of the difficulty of a conception. Pure thought has scarcely any need of time, since it perceives the two ends of an idea almost at the same moment.

At bottom, everything depends upon the presence or absence of one single element in the soul - HOPE

The philosopher aspires to explain away all mysteries, to dissolve them into light. Mystery on the other hand is demanded and pursued by the religious instinct; mystery constitutes the essence of worship, the power of proselytism.

We become actors without realizing it, and actors without wanting to.

To live we must conquer incessantly, we must have the courage to be happy.

Order is a great person's need and their true well being.

Order means light and peace, inward liberty and free command over one's self; order is power.