Man is an idea, and a precious small idea once he turns his back on love.

Men are convinced of your arguments, your sincerity, and the seriousness of your efforts only by your death.

Once one's up against it, the precise manner of one's death has obviously small importance.

Being is good, but getting rich is better.... If the gods had only the riches of men's adoration, they would be as poor as poor Caligula.

When I see a new face, something sets off an alarm bell inside me. 'slow down! Danger!' Even when the attraction is strongest, I am on my guard.

Happiness is not everything and men have their duties. Mine is to find my mother, a homeland

It is immoral not to tell.