Man is a credulous animal, and must believe something in the absence of good grounds for belief, he will be satisfied with bad ones.

The most savage controversies are about matters as to which there is no good evidence either way.

Freedom of opinion can only exist when the government thinks itself secure.

The megalomaniac differs from the narcissist by the fact that he wishes to be powerful rather than charming, and seeks to be feared rather than loved. To this type belong many lunatics and most of the great men of history.

A happy life must be to a great extent a quiet life, for it is only in an atmosphere of quiet that true joy dare live.