The spirit of rebellion can only exist in a society where a theoretical equality conceals great factual inequalities. The problem of rebellion, therefore, has no meaning except within our own Western society.

Stupidity has a knack of getting its way.

The harshest winter finds an invincible summer in us.

The urge to revolt is one of the essential dimensions of human nature.

After awhile you could get used to anything.

Intelligence in chains loses in lucidity what it gains in intensity.

I had the whole sky in my eyes and it was blue and gold.