At sixteen, the adolescent knows about suffering because he himself has suffered, but he barely knows that other beings also suffer.

If there were a nation of Gods, it would govern itself democratically. A government so perfect is not suited to men.

In the strict sense of the term, a true democracy has never existed, and never will exist.

Gratitude is a duty which ought to be paid, but which none have a right to expect.

I hate books; they only teach people to talk about what they don't understand.

Equality, because without it there can be no liberty.

As long as there are rich people in the world, they will be desirous of distinguishing themselves from the poor.