He had opened his heart to the sublime indifference of the universe

A symbol always transcends the one who makes use of it and makes him say in reality more than he is aware of expressing.

I do not want to believe that death is the gateway to another life. For me, it is a closed door. I do not say it is a step we must all take, but that it is a horrible and dirty adventure.

Maman used to say that you can always find something to be happy about.

Germany collapsed as a result of having engaged in a struggle for empire with the concepts of provincial politics.

There is only one class of men, the privileged class

To feel absolutely right is the beginning of the end.