Rationality belongs to the cool observer, but because of the stupidity of the average man, he follows not reason, but faith, and the naive faith requires necessary illusion and emotionally potent oversimplifications which are provided by the myth-maker to keep ordinary person on course.
Forgiveness is the final form of love.
Every experience proves that the real problem of our existence lies in the fact that we ought to love one another, but do not.
Ultimately evil is done not so much by evil people, but by good people who do not know themselves and who do not probe deeply.
Life has no meaning except in terms of responsibility.
Man’s capacity for justice makes democracy possible, but man’s inclination to injustice makes democracy necessary.