I want friends, not admirers. People who respect me for my character and my deeds, not my flattering smile. The circle around me would be much smaller, but what does that matter, as long as they're sincere?

I had to hold my head up high and put a bold face on things, but the thoughts keep coming anyways.

What one Christian does is his own responsibility, what one Jew does is thrown back at all Jews.

Deep down I know I could never be that innocent again, however much I'd like to be.

I firmly believe that nature brings solace in all troubles.

I never utter my real feelings about anything. My lighter, superficial side will always be too quick for the deeper side of me, and that's why it always wins.

Everyone thinks I'm showing off when I talk, ridiculous when I'm silent, insolent when I answer, cunning when I have a good idea, lazy when I'm tired, selfish when I eat one bite more than I should.