When making a decision of minor importance, I have always found it advantageous to consider all the pros and cons.

The idea of life having a purpose stands and falls with the religious system.

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.

If you can't do it, give up!

An unrestricted satisfaction of every need presents itself as the most enticing method of conducting one's life, but it means putting enjoyment before caution, and soon brings its own punishment.

A belligerent state permits itself every such misdeed, every such act of violence, as would disgrace the individual.

In the depths of my heart I can’t help being convinced that my dear fellow-men, with a few exceptions, are worthless.