Politics is something similar to the lower physiological functions, with the unpleasant difference that political functions are unavoidably carried out in public.

Keep reading books, but remember that a book’s only a book, and you should learn to think for yourself.

Anger is like ice, and also quick to melt

Be good, be kind, be humane, and charitable; love your fellows; console the afflicted; pardon those who have done you wrong.

Lies are the religion of slaves and masters. Truth is the god of the free man.

You can't do without philosophy, since everything has its hidden meaning which we must know.

Everything which is good in me should be credited to books.