When man does not have firm, calm lines on the horizon of his life- mountain and forest lines, as it were- then a man's innermost will becomes agitated, preoccupied, and wistful.

as though "the Truth" were such an innocent and incompetent creature as to require protectors!

I call a lie: wanting not to see something one does see, wanting not to see something as one sees it... The most common lie is the lie one tells to oneself; lying to others is relatively the exception.

They muddy the water, to make it seem deep.

What do you regard as most humane? To spare someone shame.

There are two things a real man likes - danger and play; and he likes woman because she is the most dangerous of play things.

Take a chance and try my fare! It will grow on you, I swear; Soon it will taste good to you!