The truth is obtained like gold, not by letting it grow bigger, but by washing off from it everything that isn't gold

The antagonism between life and conscience may be removed in two ways: by a change of life or by a change of conscience.

Under the influence of music, it seems that I feel what I do not really feel, that I understand what I do not understand, that I do what I cannot do.

We shall all of us die, so why should I grudge a little trouble?

Only greatly insolent people establish a religious law which is to be taken for granted by others, which should be accepted by everyone on faith, without any discussion or doubts. Why must people do this?

History would be a wonderful thing – if it were only true.

If you make it a habit not to blame others, you will feel the growth of the ability to love in your soul, and you will see the growth of goodness in your life.