Fate is not in man but around him

To cut short this question of the law of retaliation, we must note that even in its primitive form it can operate only between two individuals of whom one is absolutely innocent and the other absolutely guilty. The victim, to be sure, is innocent. But can the society that is supposed to represent the victim lay claim to innocence?

For instance, I never complained that my birthday was overlooked; people were even surprised, with a touch of admiration, by my discretion on this subject. But the reason for my disinterestedness was even more discreet: I longed to be forgotten in order to be able to complain to myself... Once my solitude was thoroughly proved, I could surrender to the charms of a virile self-pity.

Likewise and during every day of an unillustrious life, time carries us. But a moment always comes when we have to carry it.

Everything considered, a determined soul will always manage.

There is not a single true work of art that has not in the end added to the inner freedom insight and life of each person who has known and loved it.

Truth, like light, is blinding. Lies, on the other hand, are a beautiful dusk, which enhances the value of each object.