It is sad to tell, but after having tried society, which had caused his misfortune, he tried Providence which created society, and condemned it also.

There is one thing stronger than all the armies in the world, and that is an idea whose time as come.

Go out in the world and work like money doesn't matter, sing as if no one is listening, love as if you have never been hurt, and dance as if no one is watching.

A stand can be made against invasion by an army; no stand can be made against invasion by an idea.

Every blade has two edges; he who wounds with one wounds himself with the other.

How frightened hypocrisy hastens to defend itself.

I'd like a drink. I desire to forget life. Life is a hideous invention by somebody I don't know. It doesn't last, and it's good for nothing. You break your neck simply living.