On an exceptionally hot evening early in July a young man came out of the garret in which he lodged in S. Place and walked slowly, as though in hesitation, towards K. bridge.

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

If you want to be respected by others, the great thing is to respect yourself. Only by that, only by self-respect will you compel others to respect you.

Taking a new step. . .is what people fear most.

In most cases, people, even wicked people, are far more naive and simple-hearted than one generally assumes. And so are we.

They won't let me ... I can't be ... good!

With old liars who have been acting all their lives there are moments when they enter so completely into their part that they tremble or shed tears in earnest, although at that very moment, or a second later, they are able to whisper to themselves, "You know you are lying, you shameless old sinner! You're acting now, in spite of your 'holy' wrath.