Let me tell you what I look like: pale face, long hair, and a tiny start of a paunch. In addition, an awkward gait, and a cigar in the mouth and a pen in pocket or hand.
Scientists were rated as great heretics by the church, but they were truly religious men because of their faith in the orderliness of the universe.
Now to the term ‘relativity theory.’ I admit that it is unfortunate, and has given occasion to philosophical misunderstandings.
I cannot accept any concept of God based on the fear of life or the fear of death, or blind faith. I cannot prove to you that there is no personal God, but if I were to speak of him I would be a liar.
We must dedicate our lives to drying up the source of war: ammunition factories.
Politics is a pendulum whose swings between anarchy and tyranny are fueled by perennially rejuvenated illusions.
I would absolutely refuse any direct or indirect war service and would try to persuade my friends to do the same, regardless of the reasons for the cause of a war.
He who has never been deceived by a lie does not know the meaning of bliss.
Even the scholars in various lands have been acting as if their brains had been amputated.
I myself should also be dead already, but I am still here.
Every reminiscence is colored by the way things are today, and therefore by a delusive point of view.
Mere unbelief in a personal God is no philosophy at all.
The more one chases the quanta, the better they hide themselves.
I know what it’s like to see one’s mother go through the agony of death and be unable to help; there is no consolation. We all have to bear such heavy burdens, for they are unalterably linked to life.
The goal of pacifism is possible only though a supranational organization. To stand unconditionally for this cause is the criterion of true pacifism.
When I was young, all I wanted and expected from life was to sit quietly in some corner doing my work without the public paying attention to me. And now see what has become of me.
The trite objects of human efforts-possessions, superficial success, luxury-have always seemed contemptible to me.
The solitude and peace of mind are serving me quite well, not the least of which is due to the excellent and truly enjoyable relationship with my cousin; its stability will be guaranteed by the avoidance of marriage.
In the past it never occurred to me that every casual remark of mine would be snatched up and recorded. Otherwise I would have crept further into my shell.
Those instrumental goods which should serve to maintain the life and health of all human beings should be produced by the least possible labour of all.