The earth is the general and equal possession of all humanity and therefore cannot be the property of individuals.

Nothing prevents our denying life by suicide. well then, kill yourself, and you won't discuss. If life displeases you, kill yourself! You live, and cannot understand the meaning of life - then finish it, and do not fool about in life, saying and writing that you do not understand it. You have come into good company where people are contented and know what they are doing; if you find it dull and repulsive - go away!

Death destroys the body, as the scaffolding is destroyed after the building is up and finished. And he whose building is up rejoices at the destruction of the scaffolding and of the body.

One must put oneself in every one's position. To understand everything is to forgive everything.

The simplest and shortest ethical precept is to be served as little as possible . . . and to serve others as much as possible.

The most important of all sciences man can and must learn is the science of living so as to do the least evil and the greatest possible good.

If you want to be happy, be.