Chastity more rarely follows fear, or a resolution, or a vow, than it is the mere effect of lack of appetite and, sometimes even, of distaste.

Without mysticism man can achieve nothing great.

A work of art is an exaggeration.

So long as we live among men, let us cherish humanity.

In order to judge properly, one must get away somewhat from what one is judging, after having loved it. This is true of countries, of persons, and of oneself.

Other people's appetites easily appear excessive when one doesn't share them.

What I dislike least in my former self are the moments of prayer.