There is so much falsehood both at home and at school. At home one must not speak, and at school we have to stand and tell lies to the children.

The majority never has right on its side. Never, I say! That is one of these social lies against which an independent, intelligent men must wage war. Who is it that constitute the majority of the population in a country? Is it the clever folk, or the stupid? I don't imagine you will dispute the fact that at present the stupid people are in an absolutely overwhelming majority all the world over.

Really to sin you have to be serious about it.

You see, there are some people that one loves, and others that perhaps one would rather be with.

What ought a man be? Well, my short answer is 'himself'.

In your power, all the same. Subject to your will and your demands. No longer free! No! That's a thought I'll never endure! Never.

It is not by spectacular achievements that man can be transformed, but by will.