I am strongly convinced that not only too much consciousness but even any consciousness at all is a sickness.

Can a man of perception respect himself at all?

It was a wonderful night, such a night as is only possible when we are young, dear reader.

Civilization has made man, if not always more bloodthirsty, at least more viciously, more horribly bloodthirsty.

The man who has a conscience suffers whilst acknowledging his sin. That is his punishment.

For a woman, all resurrection, all salvation, from whatever perdition, lies in love; in fact, it is her only way to it.

Truly great men must, I think, experience great sorrow on the earth.