Genius, like a thunderstorm, comes up against the wind.

The stone that was rolled before Christ's tomb might appropriately be called the philosopher's stone because its removal gave not only the pharisees but, now for 1800 years, the philosophers so much to think about.

The greatest hazard of all, losing one’s self, can occur very quietly in the world, as if it were nothing at all. No other loss can occur so quietly; any other loss - an arm, a leg, five dollars, a wife, etc. - is sure to be noticed.

If the ethical - that is, social morality- is the highest ... then no categories are needed other than the Greek philosophical categories.

Are you not aware that there comes a midnight hour when everyone must unmask...

We live as if we were unaware of our impending destruction

It seems essential, in relationships and all tasks, that we concentrate only on what is most significant and important.