German is my mother tongue and as such more natural to me, but I consider Czech much more affectionate, which is why your letter removes several uncertainties; I see you more clearly, the movements of your body, your hands, so quick, so resolute, it’s almost like a meeting.

One tells as few lies as possible only by telling as few lies as possible, and not by having the least possible opportunity to do so.

A first sign of the beginning of understanding is the wish to die.

Self-control means wanting to be effective at some random point in the infinite radiations of my spiritual existence.

My peers, lately, have found companionship through means of intoxication - it makes them sociable. I, however, cannot force myself to use drugs to cheat on my loneliness - it is all that I have - and when the drugs and alcohol dissipate, will be all that my peers have as well.

There are only two things. Truth and lies. Truth is indivisible, hence it cannot recognize itself; anyone who wants to recognize it has to be a lie.

I do not see the world at all; I invent it.