I always believe things are going to work out.

There are moments when you feel trapped, ill at ease. A year later the same feeling can turn out to be the theme of a book.

The happiness of others is never bearable for very long.

Passion is the salt of life, and that at the times when we are under its spell this salt is indispensable to us, even if we have got along very well without it before.

My love of pleasure seems to be the only consistent side of my character. Is it because I have not read enough?

The rich have a passion for bargains as lively as it is pointless.

I always believe things are going to work out.