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

Every time I see a film about Joan of Arc I'm convinced she'll get away with it. It's the only way to get through life.

If you treat life well, life is usually good to you. And I love life. There's a long-standing affair between us.

Every little girl knows about love. It is only her capacity to suffer because of it that increases.

The one thing I regret is that I will never have time to read all the books I want to read.

I think the best way to waste time is to try to save time.

I've read Proust and Stendhal. That keeps you in your place.