"I am against any form of violence, for I know that violence only leads to more violence."

"I must confess that the degree of their brutality and cowardice came as something of a surprise."

"Falling in love is not at all the most stupid thing that people do-but gravitation cannot be held responsible for it."

"Nationalism is an infantile disease. It is the measles of mankind."

"I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination. Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world."