If it were considered desirable to destroy a human being, the only thing necessary would be to give his work a character of uselessness

But do you understand, I cry to him, do you understand that if you have the guillotine in the forefront, and with such glee, it's for the sole reason that cutting heads off is the easiest thing, and having an idea is difficult!

The fear of appearances is the first symptom of impotence.

Lying is a delightful thing, for it leads to truth.

The world stands on absurdities, and without them perhaps nothing at all would happen.

What man wants is simply independent choice, whatever that independence may cost and wherever it may lead.

Can a man of perception respect himself at all?