How had I not seen that there was nothing more important than an execution, and that when you come right down to it, it was the only thing a man could truly be interested in?

At times I feel myself overtaken by an immense tenderness for these people around me who live in the same century.

And it was like knocking four quick times on the door of unhappiness.

All modern revolutions have ended in a reinforcement of the power of the State.

We get into the habit of living before acquiring the habit of thinking. In that race which daily hastens us towards death, the body maintains its irreparable lead.

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

Life is the sum of your choices.