Existence really is an imperfect tense that never becomes a present.

Many deeds are done so as to forget another deed: there are also opiate activities. I exist so that another will be forgotten.

Everywhere resoundeth the voices of those who preach death; and the earth is full of those to whom death hath to be preached.

In the last analysis, even the best man is evil: in the last analysis, even the best woman is bad.

What does your conscience say? — 'You should become the person you are'.

There is one thing one has to have either a soul that is cheerful by nature, or a soul made cheerful by work, love, art, and knowledge.

I am alone again and I want to be so; alone with the pure sky and open sea.