Reason and justice tell me there's more love for humanity in electricity and steam than in chastity and vegetarianism.

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.

There should be more sincerity and heart in human relations, more silence and simplicity in our interactions. Be rude when you're angry, laugh when something is funny, and answer when you're asked.

Everything should be first-rate in a person, his face, clothes, soul and thoughts.

At the door of every happy person there should be a man with a hammer whose knock would serve as a constant reminder of the existence of unfortunate people.

Only one who loves can remember so well.

If our life has a meaning, an aim, it has nothing to do with our personal happiness, but something wiser and greater.