I don't judge a regime by the damning criticism of the opposition, but by the ingenuous praise of the partisan.

It takes a very deep-rooted opinion to survive unexpressed.

We find it easy to believe that praise is sincere: why should anyone lie in telling us the truth?

Science had better not free the minds of men too much, before it has tamed their instincts.

Beauty in art is often nothing but ugliness subdued.

It may offend us to hear our own thoughts expressed by others: we are not sure enough of their souls.

One must either take an interest in the human situation or else parade before the void.