The appreciation of the merits of art (of the emotions it conveys) depends upon an understanding of the meaning of life...

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!

Loving the same man or woman all your life, why, that's like supposing the same candle could last you all your life

God knows, but He's waiting

All the variety, all the charm, all the beauty of life is made up of light and shadow.

Through the influence of real art, aided by science, guided by religion... peaceful co-operation of man is now obtained by external means - by law courts, police, charitable institutions, factory inspections... It should be obtained by man's free and joyous activity.

When one's head is gone one doesn't weep for one's hair!