Among those whom I like or admire, I can find no common denominator, but among those whom I love, I can: all of them make me laugh.

A god who is both self-sufficient and content to remain so could not interest us enough to raise the question of his existence.

Water is the soul of the Earth.

Every high C accurately struck demolishes the theory that we are the irresponsible puppets of fate or chance.

Even the dreadful martyrdom must run its course Anyhow in a corner, some untidy spot Where the dogs go on with their doggy life

But he would have us most of all remember to be enthusiastic over the night. Not only for the sense of wonder it alone has to offer but also because it needs our love. For with sad eyes its delectable creatures look up and beg us dumbly to ask them to follow. They are exiles who long for a future that lies in our power.

People always get what they want. But there is a price for everything. Failures are either those who do not know what they want or are not prepared to pay the price asked them. The price varies from individual to individual. Some get things at bargain-sale prices, others only at famine prices. But it is no use grumbling. Whatever price you are asked, you must pay.