Evil is the radiation of the human consciousness in certain transitional positions. It is not actually the sensual world that is amere appearance; what is so is the evil of it, which, admittedly, is what constitutes the sensual world in our eyes.

I carry the bars within me.

The history of mankind is the instant between two strides taken by a traveler.

We are separated from God on two sides; the Fall separates us from Him, the Tree of Life separates Him from us.

At that point I asked myself: How is it that she is not amazed at herself, that she keeps her lips closed and makes no such remark?

A belief is like a guillotine, just as heavy, just as light.

If you become involved with me, you will be throwing yourself into the abyss.