I realized then that a man who had lived only one day could easily live for a hundred years in prison. He would have enough memories to keep him from being bored

What’s true of all the evils in the world is true of plague as well. It helps men to rise above themselves.

I would rather live my life as if there is a God and die to find out there isn't, than live as if there isn't and to die to find out that there is.

I have no friends, I only have accomplices now. On the other hand, my accomplices are more numerous than my friends: they are the human race.

Although it was the middle of winter, I finally realized that, within me, summer was inextinguishable.

One recognizes one's course by discovering the paths that stray from it.

I had only a little time left and I didn't want to waste it on God.