One must be cunning and wicked in this world.

We can know only that we know nothing. And that is the highest degree of human wisdom.

I am sure that nothing has such a decisive influence upon a man's course as his personal appearance, and not so much his appearance as his belief in its attractiveness or unattractiveness.

Man cannot possess anything as long as he fears death. But to him who does not fear it, everything belongs. If there was no suffering, man would not know his limits, would not know himself.

Perfection is impossible without humility. Why should I strive for perfection, if I am already good enough?

Art is a microscope which the artist fixes on the secrets of his soul, and shows to people these secrets which are common to all.

If you want to be happy, just be.