Governments not only are not necessary, but are harmful and most highly immoral institutions.

There is only one time that is important -- NOW! It is the most important time because it is the only time hat we have any power.

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

Seas of blood have been shed for the sake of patriotism. One would expect the harm and irrationality of patriotism to be self-evident to everyone. But the surprising fact is that cultured and learned people not only do not notice the harm and stupidity of patriotism, they resist every unveiling of it with the greatest obstinacy and passion (with no rational grounds), and continue to praise it as beneficent and elevating.

I must write each day without fail, not so much for the success of the work, as in order not to get out of my routine.

Every man and every living creature has a sacred right to the gladness of springtime.

He stepped down, trying not to look long at her, as if she were the sun, yet he saw her, like the sun, even without looking.