If Nietzsche is correct, that to shame a man is to kill him, then any honest attempt at autobiography will be an act of self-destruction.
Life should be lived to the point of tears
But,' I reminded myself, 'it's common knowledge that life isn't worth living, anyhow.
I had only a little time left and I didn't want to waste it on God.
Man is an idea, and a precious small idea once he turns his back on love.
When I was young, I expected from people more than they could give: neverending friendship and constant excitement. Now I expect less than they can actually can give: to stay close silently. And their feelings, friendship, noble deeds always seem like a miracle to me: a true grace.