I kept thinking how marvellous it would be if I could somehow tear my heart, which felt so heavy, out of my chest.

I promise to be a splendid husband, but give me a wife who, like the moon, won't in my sky every day...

The world perishes not from bandits and fires, but from hatred, hostility, and all these petty squabbles.

Better a debauched canary than a pious wolf.

An artist observes, selects, guesses, and synthesizes.

If you look at anything long enough, say just that wall in front of you - it will come out of that wall.

Dear and most respected bookcase! I welcome your existence, which has for over one hundred years been devoted to the radiant ideals of goodness and justice.