I have never been able to look upon America as young and vital but rather as prematurely old, as a fruit which rotted before it had a chance to ripen.

France may one day exist no more, but the Dordogne will live on just as dreams live on and nourish the souls of men.

The study of crime begins with the knowledge of oneself.

I demanded a realm in which I should be both master and slave at the same time: The world of art is the only such realm.

The real enemy can always be met and conquered, or won over. Real antagonism is based on love, a love which has not recognized itself.

Keep your exclamation points under control!

They were painfully clean. But inwardly they stank. Never once had they opened the door which leads to the soul; never once did they dream of taking a blind leap into the dark.