Physical nature lies at our feet shackled with a hundred chains. What of the control of human nature? Do not point to the triumphsof psychiatry, social services or the war against crime. Domination of human nature can only mean the domination of every man by himself.

Revolution as an ideal concept always preserves the essential content of the original thought: sudden and lasting betterment.

An aristocratic culture does not advertise its emotions. In its forms of expression it is sober and reserved. Its general attitude is stoic.

Culture means control over nature.

The art of watching has become mere skill at rapid apperception and understanding of continuously changing visual images. The younger generation has acquired this cinematic perception to an amazing degree.

You only live a short time... and you are dead a long time.

There are no instances known to me of cultures having forsaken Truth or renounced the understanding in its widest sense.