Whoever gives nothing, has nothing. The greatest misfortune is not to be unloved, but not to love.

Revolution, in order to be creative, cannot do without either a moral or metaphysical rule to balance the insanity of history.

Heroism is accessible. Happiness is more difficult.

No matter how the sun shone, the sea held forth no more promises.

Life can be magnificent and overwhelming -- that is the whole tragedy. Without beauty, love, or danger it would almost be easy to live.

The Four Conditions of Happiness: Life in the open air, Love for another being,Freedom from ambition,Creation

If we believe in nothing, if nothing has any meaning and if we can affirm no values whatsoever, then everything is possible and nothing has any importance.