philosophical quotes

I existed from all eternity and, behold, I am here; and I shall exist till the end of time, for my being has no end.

What is this world that is hastening me toward I know not what, viewing me with contempt?

I don’t ascribe to myself any special competence in economic insight. I translate what I hear from highly intelligent people into political and philosophical propositions.

Darn the wheel of the world! Why must it continually turn over? Where is the reverse gear?

I think that God, in creating man, somewhat overestimated his ability.