What the world requires of the Christians is that they should continue to be Christians.

Yes, I know what passion would fill me with all its power. Before, I was too young. I got in the way. Now I know that acting and loving and suffering is living, of course, but it’s only living insofar as you can be transparent and accept your fate, like the unique reflection of a rainbow of joys and passions which is the same for everyone.

Greatness consists in trying to be great. There is no other way.

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!!

I have no friends, I only have accomplices now. On the other hand, my accomplices are more numerous than my friends: they are the human race.

The absurd is essentially a divorce. It lies in neither of the elements compared; it is born of their confrontation.

Absolute freedom mocks at justice. Absolute justice denies freedom.