I have, perhaps, a slave-like constitution which is too easily restrained by bonds; it then becomes rebellious and bursts out in a comic revolution.

Humankind struggles with collective powers for its freedom, the individual struggles with dehumanization for the possession of his soul.

A great deal of intelligence can be invested in ignorance when the need for illusion is deep.

There are evils that have the ability to survive identification and go on for ever... money, for instance, or war.

Associate with the noblest people you can find; read the best books; live with the mighty; but learn to be happy alone.

I am a phoenix who runs after arsonists.

You can spend the entire second half of your life recovering from the mistakes of the first half.

Everybody needs his memories. They keep the wolf of insignificance from the door.

A man is only as good as what he loves.

When we ask for advice, we are usually looking for an accomplice.

Whoever wants to reach a distant goal must take small steps.

What is within is untouchable.

Pain is necessary. Pain is life. Without pain there can be no joy.

In human affairs of danger and delicacy successful conclusion is sharply limited by hurry.

You always use that word "remember", ' said Milena. 'You say, "remember, team". You never tell us to think.

I never wanted to be "a writer"; I only ever aspired to be an science fiction writer. They'll tear that badge out of my cold dead hands.

Keep your family and old friends around you. That's what I had done and that's what saved my life when it came to being famous.

I'm going to tell you the most important secret of human life. The most critical need of the human soul is to be kind.

It is a matter of the simplest demonstration, that no man can be really appreciated but by his equal or superior.

I'm only going to be here for a time, then leave you." His gaze met mine. "And I will cry when I go, because I could love you forever.

I'm fortunate that I'm making a living at it now because I'm not equipped to do anything else.