The true way goes over a line that, rather than spanning heights, is hardly above the ground. It appears more decidedly to make one trip than to be walked along.

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

Writing is a deeper sleep than death. Just as one wouldn't pull a corpse from its grave, I can't be dragged from my desk at night.

I can't feel a thing; All mournful petal storms are dancing inside the very private spring of my head.

there is nothing bad to fear; once you have crossed that threshold, all is well. Another world, and you do not have to speak

One reads in order to ask questions

The Diabolical sometimes assumes the aspect of the Good, or even embodies itself completely in its form. If this remains concealedfrom me, I am of course defeated, for this Good is more tempting than the genuine Good.