Fanatics are picturesque, mankind would rather see gestures than listen to reasons."

To live alone one must be an animal or a god --says Aristotle. There is yet a third case: one must be both --a philosopher.

"That grand drama in a hundred acts, which is reserved for the next two centuries of Europe --the most terrible, most questionable and perhaps also the most hopeful of all dramas. . ."

"All in all, punishment hardens and renders people more insensible; it concentrates; it increases the feeling of estrangement; it strengthens the power of resistance."

"You may have enemies whom you hate, but not enemies whom you despise. You must be proud of your enemy: then the success of your enemy shall be your success too."