"Monotheism is a great evil. It has caused more wars and bloodshed than any other religion."

"To be alone is the fate of all great minds – a fate deplored at times, but still always chosen as the less grievous of two evils."

"The state is nothing but a large-scale institution for the protection of property."

"The world is my representation."

"Neither for music, nor for poetry, nor for fine art have they any real or true sense and susceptibility, and it is mere mockery on their part, in their desire to please, if they affect any such thing."