One always begins with the simple, then comes the complex, and by superior enlightenment one often reverts in the end to the simple. Such is the course of human intelligence.

Only your friends steal your books.

The public is a ferocious beast; one must either chain it or flee from it.

The way to be a bore is to say everything.

History is a pack of lies we play on the dead.

He who is not just is severe, he who is not wise is sad.

Every man can educate himself. It's shameful to put one's mind into the hands of those whom you wouldn't entrust with your money. Dare to think for yourself.