All growth is a leap in the dark, a spontaneous unpremeditated act without benefit of experience.

Who hates the Jews more than the Jew?

I believe that today more than ever a book should be sought after even if it has only one great page in it. We must search for fragments, splinters, toenails, anything that has ore in it, anything that is capable of resuscitating the body and the soul.

The Frenchman is first and foremost a man. He is likeable often just because of his weaknesses, which are always thoroughly human, even if despicable.

Every moment is a golden one for him who has the vision to recognize it as such.

The man who is forever disturbed about the condition of humanity either has no problems of his own or has refused to face them.

For a metaphysical treat stop at the Big Sur Inn, which is also a haven for stray cats and dogs. Life along the South Coast is just a bed of roses, with a few thorns and nettles interspersed.