When there is no hope, one must invent hope.

And indeed it could be said that once the faintest stirring of hope became possible, the dominion of plague was ended.

It is natural to give a clear view of the world after accepting the idea that it must be clear.

From the moment absurdity is recognized, it becomes a passion, the most harrowing of all. But whether or not one can live with one's passions, whether or not one can accept their law, which is to burn the heart they simultaneously exalt - that is the whole question.

The danger of lectures is that they create the illusion of teaching for teachers, and the illusion of learning for learners.

Mon cher ami, let's not give them any pretext, no matter how small, for judging us!!! Otherwise, we'll be left in shreds. We are forced to take the same precautions as the animal trainer. If, before going into the cage, he has the misfortune to cut himself while shaving, what a feast for the wild animals!!

May heaven protect us, cher monsieur, from being set on a pedestal by our friends!!!