Opposition is not necessarily enmity; it is merely misused and made an occasion for enmity.

What a distressing contrast there is between the radiant intelligence of the child and the feeble mentality of the average adult.

All that matters is love and work.

It is easy to see that the ego is that part of the id which has been modified by the direct influence of the external world.

One feels inclined to say that the intention that man should be 'happy' is not included in the plan of Creation.' . . . We are so made that we can derive intense enjoyment only from a contrast and very little from a state of things.

One must learn to give up momentary, uncertain and destructive pleasure for delayed, restrained, but dependable pleasure.

I no longer believe that William Shakespeare the actor from Stratford was the author of the works that have been ascribed to him.