A civilization which leaves so large a number of its participants unsatisfied and drives them into revolt neither has nor deserves the prospect of a lasting existence.

Civilized people have exchanged some part of their chances of happiness for a measure of security.

Tobacco is the only excuse for Columbus's misadventure in discovering America.

When a love-relationship is at its height there is no room left for any interest in the environment; a pair of lovers are sufficient to themselves

But one thing about human beings puzzles me the most is their conscious effort to be connected with the object of their affection even if it kills them slowly within.

I have never doubted that religious phenomena are only to be understood on the pattern of the individual neurotic symptoms familiar to us.

I do not doubt that it would be easier for fate to take away your suffering than it would for me. But you will see for yourself that much has been gained if we succeed in turning your hysterical misery into common unhappiness.