The more cultured a man, the less fortunate he is.

People who lead a lonely existence always have something on their minds that they are eager to talk about.

In my head there is a whole army of people asking to be let out and waiting for the word of command.

we all have too many wheels, screws and valves to judge each other on first impressions or one or two pointers. I don't understand you, you don't understand me and we don't understand ourselves.

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

Write only of what is important and eternal.

If I were asked to chose between execution and life in prison I would, of course, chose the latter. It's better to live somehow than not at all.