He was the soul of politeness to everyone -- to some with a hint of aversion, to others with a hint of respect.

I do not know what the heart of a bad man is like. But i do know what the heart of a good man is like. And it is terrible.

Behind me there are already so many memories (...) Lots of memories, but no point in remembering them, and ahead of me a long, long road with nothing to aim for ... I just don't want to go along it.

I don't see why it's impossible to express everything that's on one's mind.

Nothing is worse and more hurtful than a happiness that comes too late.

People without firmness of character love to make up a fate for themselves; that relieves them of the necessity of having their own will and of taking responsibility for themselves.

I believe love produces a certain flowering of the whole personality which nothing else can achieve.