Because things are the way they are, things will not stay the way they are.

No one can be good for long if goodness is not in demand.

Do not fear death so much but rather the inadequate life.

What is the robbing of a bank compared to the founding of a bank?

The law was made for one thing alone, for the exploitation of those who don't understand it, or are prevented by naked misery from obeying it.

Everyone chases after happiness, not noticing that happiness is right at their heels.

Society cannot share a common communication system so long as it is split into warring factions.

Intelligence is not to make no mistakes, but quickly to see how to make them good.

He who laughs has not yet heard the bad news.

It is easier to rob by setting up a bank than by holding up a bank clerk.

War is like love; it always finds a way.

What happens to the hole when the cheese is gone?

You don't need to pray to God any more when there are storms in the sky, but you do have to be insured.

Hungry man, reach for the book: it is a weapon.

Grub first, then ethics.

What a miserable thing life is: you're living in clover, only the clover isn't good enough.

To live means to finesse the processes to which one is subjugated.

What they could do with 'round here is a good war. What else can you expect with peace running wild all over the place? You know what the trouble with peace is? No organization.

Don't tell me peace has broken out.

Science knows only one commandment - contribute to science.

No one will improve your lot if you do not yourself.

Poverty makes you wise but it's a curse.

Don't be afraid of death so much as an inadequate life.

Sometimes it's more important to be human, than to have good taste.

From the cradle to the coffin underwear comes first.

One forgets too easily the difference between a man and his image, and that there is none between the sound of his voice on the screen and in real life.

It's all right to hesitate if you then go ahead.

People remain what they are even if their faces fall apart.

The finest plans have always been spoiled by the littleness of them that should carry them out. Even emperors can't do it all by themselves.

Unhappy the land that is in need of heroes.

Temptation to behave is terrible.

Everyone needs help from everyone.

Poverty makes you sad as well as wise.

What's breaking into a bank compared with founding a bank?

Why be a man when you can be a success?

People are too durable, that's their main trouble. They can do too much to themselves, they last too long.

The defeats and victories of the fellows at the top aren't always defeats and victories for the fellows at the bottom.

Mixing one's wines may be a mistake, but old and new wisdom mix admirably.

Whenever there are great virtues, it's a sure sign something's wrong.

There are many elements to a campaign. Leadership is number one. Everything else is number two.

Right is its own defense.

The world of knowledge takes a crazy turn when teachers themselves are taught to learn.