As is well known, all collectors are prepared to steal or murder if it is a question of getting another piece for their collection; but this does not lower their moral character in the least.

The sole perfection which modern civilization attains is a mechanical one; machines are splendid and flawless, but the life which serves them or is served by them, is neither superb nor brilliant, nor more perfect nor more graceful; nor is the work of the machines perfect; only they, the machines, are like gods.

You still stand watch, O human star, burning without a flicker, perfect flame, bright and resourceful spirit. Each of your rays a great idea - O torch which passes from hand to hand, from age to age, world without end.

Art must not serve might.

If one must fight or create, it is necessary that this be preceded by the broadest possible knowledge.

Dumb dog. I bought a dog whistle. He won't use it.

Much melancholy has devolved upon mankind, and it is detestable to me that might will triumph in the end...