The mediation by the serpent was necessary. Evil can seduce man, but cannot become man.

This tremendous world I have inside of me. How to free myself, and this world, without tearing myself to pieces. And rather tear myself to a thousand pieces than be buried with this world within me.

Art is for the artist is only suffering through which he releases himself for further suffering.

Kill me, or you are a murderer.

The door could not be heard slamming; they had probably left it open, as is the custom in homes where a great misfortune has occurred.

The man in ecstasy and the man drowning - both throw up their arms. The first to signify harmony, the second to signify strife with the elements.

You are so vulnerably haunting. Your eeriness is terrifyingly irresistible.