The myth of unlimited production brings war in its train as inevitably as clouds announce a storm.

In the end, we would like not to be guilty while at the same time being dispensed of the effort of purifying ourselves. Not enough cynicism and not enough virtue.

True artists scorn nothing.

Note, besides, that it is no more immoral to directly rob citizens than to slip indirect taxes into the price of goods that they cannot do without.

Art and revolt will die only with the last man.

No excuses ever, for anyone; that is my principle at the outset. I deny the good intention, the respectable mistake, the indiscretion, the extenuating circumstance. With me there is no giving of absolution or blessing.

Lucifer also has died with God, and from his ashes has arisen a spiteful demon who does not even understand the object of his venture.