And so he who looks down at his feet will not know the truth, but he who discerns by the sun which way to go.

I often think how unfairly life's good fortune is sometimes distributed.

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.

Which is worse? the wolf who cries before eating the lamb or the wolf who does not.

Rest, nature, books, music...such is my idea of happiness.

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!

There is no significant idea which cannot be explained to an intelligent twelve year old boy in fifteen minutes.