[T]he German censorship forbade or mutilated my every book, which was like sticking pins into my soul.

As soon as you tolerate something, it becomes bearable, and before long it will become common.

[T]he German censorship forbade or mutilated my every book, which was like sticking pins into my soul.

I hate French poetry. What measured glitter!

The only true love is love at first sight; second sight dispels it.

O God... make me a child again, even before I die; give me back the simple faith, the clear vision of the child that holds its father's hand.

Take from me the hope that I can change the future and you will send me mad.