Nothing can be accomplished by logic and ethics.

Life does not agree with philosophy: There is no happiness that is not idleness, and only what is useless is pleasurable.

I have no will of my own. Never did. Limp and lily-livered, I always obey - is it possible that's attractive to women?

The time has come for writers, especially those who are artists, to admit that in this world one cannot make anything out, just as Socrates once admitted it, just as Voltaire admitted it.

Common hypocrites pass themselves off as doves; political and literary hypocrites pose as eagles. But don't be fooled by their eagle-like appearance. These are not eagles, but rats or dogs.

Our pride and self-importance are European, while our development and actions are Asiatic.

In displaying the psychology of your characters, minute particulars are essential. God save us from vague generalizations! Be sure not to discuss your hero's state of mind. Make it clear from his actions. Nor is it necessary to portray many main characters. Let two people be the center of gravity in your story: he and she.