Life has gone by as if I never lived

When an actor has money he doesn't send letters, he sends telegrams.

The task of a writer is not to solve the problem but to state the problem correctly.

The illusion which exalts us is dearer to us than ten thousand truths.

If I had listened to the critics I'd have died drunk in the gutter

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.

All I wanted was to say honestly to people: 'Have a look at yourselves and see how bad and dreary your lives are!' The important thing is that people should realize that, for when they do, they will most certainly create another and better life for themselves. I will not live to see it, but I know that it will be quite different, quite unlike our present life. And so long as this different life does not exist, I shall go on saying to people again and again: 'Please, understand that your life is bad and dreary!'