I live only because it is in my power to die when I choose to: without the idea of suicide, I'd have killed myself right away.

Truths begin by a conflict with the police - and end by calling them in.

There is no limit to suffering.

I foresee the day when we shall read nothing but telegrams and prayers.

What strangely enchanted tunes gush forth during those sleepless nights!

Write books only if you are going to say in them the things you would never dare confide to anyone.

I'm simply an accident. Why take it all so seriously?