Something ignoble, loathsome, undignified attends all associations between people and has been transferred to all objects, dwelling, tools, even the landscape itself.

People remain what they are even if their faces fall apart.

To live means to finesse the processes to which one is subjugated.

Everyone chases after happiness, not noticing that happiness is right at their heels.

General, your tank is a powerful vehicle It smashes down forests and crushes a hundred men. But it has one defect: It needs a driver. General, your bomber is powerful. It flies faster than a storm and carries more than an elephant. But it has one defect: It needs a mechanic. General, man is very useful. He can fly and he can kill. But he has one defect: He can think.

Grub first, then ethics.

Eats first, morals after.