Only through religion can logic develop into philosophy, only from this source stems that which makes philosophy more than science. And without religion we will have only novels, or the triviality today called belles lettres instead of an eternally rich and infinite poetry.

About no subject is there less philosophizing than about philosophy.

Nothing is more piquant than when a man of genius possesses mannerisms; not so when they possess him -- this leads to spiritual petrification.

Novels are the Socratic dialogues of our time. Practical wisdom fled from school wisdom into this liberal form.

One can only become a philosopher, but not be one. As one believes he is a philosopher, he stops being one.

The need to raise itself above humanity is humanity's main characteristic.

Virtue is reason which has become energy.