Yes, I know what passion would fill me with all its power. Before, I was too young. I got in the way. Now I know that acting and loving and suffering is living, of course, but it’s only living insofar as you can be transparent and accept your fate, like the unique reflection of a rainbow of joys and passions which is the same for everyone.

All that I know most surely about morality and obligations I owe to football.

The reasoning is classic in its clarity. If God does not exist, Kirilov is god. If God does not exist, Kirilov must kill himself. Kirilov must therefore kill himself to become god. That logic is absurd, but it is what is needed.

The struggle to the top alone will make a human heart SWELL.

In art, rebellion is consummated and perpetuated in the act of real creation, not in criticism or commentary.

Men who have greatness within them don't go in for politics.

Give up the tyranny of female charm.