The man loves danger and sport. That is why he loves woman, the most dangerous of all sports.

whatever is profound loves masks; what is most profound even hates image and parable.

'He who seeks may easily get lost himself. It is a crime to go apart and be alone.' Thus speaks the herd.

How much truth can a spirit bear, how much truth can a spirit dare? ... that became for me more and more the real measure of value.

The familiarity of superiors embitters one, because it may not be returned.

There is always some madness in love. But there is also always some reason in madness.

Robinson had a servant even better than Friday: His name was Crusoe.