War, which perpetuates itself under the form of preparation for war, has once and for all given the State an important role in production.

The highest ecstasy is the attention at its fullest.

For when two beings who are not friends are near each other there is no meeting, and when friends are far apart there is no separation.

There are two atheisms of which one is a purification of the notion of God.

Creation is an act of love and it is perpetual.

I can, therefore I am.

I think that it is useless to fight directly against natural weaknesses. One has to force oneself to act as though one did not have them in circumstances where a duty makes it imperative; and in the ordinary course of life one has to know these weaknesses, prudently take them into account, and strive to turn them to good purpose; for they are all capable of being put to some good purpose.