Religion, morality, and patriotism are feelings that are manifested only when they are outraged.

Family life is an encroachment on private life.

The unattractive thing about chauvinism is not so much the aversion to other nations as the love of one's own.

It is a mystery to me how a theologian can be praised for having brought himself to disbelieve dogmas. I've always thought that those who have brought themselves to believe in dogmas merit the true recognition owing a heroic deed.

To be sure, the dog is loyal. But why, on that account, should we take him as an example? He is loyal to man, not to other dogs.

Truth is a clumsy servant that breaks the dishes while washing them.

Experiences are savings which a miser puts aside. Wisdom is an inheritance which a wastrel cannot exhaust.