One ought, everyday, to hear a song, read a fine poem, and, if possible, to speak a few reasonable words.

Only that type of story deserves to be called moral that shows us that one has the power within oneself to act, out of the conviction that there is something better, even against one's own inclination.

The assault of our enemies is not part of our life; it is only part of our experience; we throw it off and guard ourselves against it as against frost, storm, rain, hail, or any other of the external evils which may be expected to happen.

Wisdom is only found in truth.

This is the highest wisdom that I own; freedom and life are earned by those alone who conquer them each day anew.

Impotent hatred is the most horrible of all emotions; one should hate nobody whom one cannot destroy.

There are two things parents should give their children roots and wings. Roots to give them bearing and a sense of belonging, but also wings to help free them from constraints and prejudices and give them other ways to travel (or rather, to fly).