Ever since time began the world has seemed stupid to those who aren't stupid themselves. It was to avoid that annoyance that I became stupid myself, as fast as ever I could. Sheer egoism, no doubt.

It is high time that we had lights that are not incendiary torches.

Masterpieces are only lucky attempts.

As far as I am concerned I would rather spend the rest of my life in prison than marry again.

A child motivated by competitive ideals will grow into a man without conscience, shame, or true dignity.

Try to keep your soul young and quivering right up to old age, and to imagine right up to the brink of death that life is only beginning. I think that is the only way to keep adding to one's talent, and one's inner happiness.

faith is like love; when you want it you can't find it, and you find it when you least expect it.