One should always be a little improbable.

A map of the world that does not include Utopia is not worth even glancing at, for it leaves out the one country at which Humanity is always landing. And when Humanity lands there, it looks out, and, seeing a better country, sets sail. Progress is the realisation of Utopias.

With age comes wisdom, but sometimes age comes alone.

Actions are the first tragedy in life, words are the second. Words are perhaps the worst. Words are merciless. . .

Ultimately the bond of all companionship, whether in marriage or in friendship, is conversation.

The essence of thought, as the essence of life, is growth.

Suffering is one very long moment. We cannot divide it by seasons.