Adolescent stage in the development of the human race from which humanity should free itself.

When we attempt to imagine death, we perceive ourselves as spectators.

Writers write for fame, wealth, power and the love of women.

All that matters is love and work.

Long ago man formed an ideal conception of omnipotence and omniscience which he embodied in his gods. Whatever seemed unattainable to his desires - or forbidden to him - he attributed to these gods... Now he has himself approached very near to realizing this ideal, he has nearly become a god himself.

So in every individual the two trends, one towards personal happiness and the other unity with the rest of humanity, must contend with each other.

The poor ego has a still harder time of it; it has to serve three harsh masters, and it has to do its best to reconcile the claims and demands of all three...The three tyrants are the external world, the superego, and the id.