Theater is, of course, a reflection of life. Maybe we have to improve life before we can hope to improve theater.

There is no limit to the noble aspirations which the words "my country" may evoke.

"This is old, therefore it is good"; the other says, "This is new, therefore it is better."

I have never understood why it should be considered derogatory to the Creator to suppose that he has a sense of humour.

Faith always contains an element of risk, of venture; and we are impelled to make the venture by the affinity and attraction which we feel in ourselves.

Gambling is a disease of barbarians superficially civilized.

Philosophy means thinking things out for oneself. Ultimately, there can be only one true philosophy, since reason is one and we all live in the same world.