There is something frightful in the way in which not only characteristic qualities, but particular manifestations of them, are repeated from generation to generation.

Anytime you see a Hungarian, kick him. He'll know why. Any two philosophers can tell each other all they know in two hours.

Any new formula which suddenly emerges in our consciousness has its roots in long trains of thought; it is virtually old when it first makes its appearance among the recognized growths of our intellect.

Between two groups of people who want to make inconsistent kinds of worlds, I see no remedy but force.

One of the eternal conflicts out of which life is made up is that between the effort of every man to get the most he can for his services, and that of society, disguised under the name of capital, to get his services for the least possible return.

Leisure only means a chance to do other jobs that demand attention.

There are three natural anaesthetics: Sleep, fainting, and death.