God is the solitude of men. There was only me: I alone decided to commit Evil; alone, I invented Good. I am the one who cheated, I am the one who performed miracles, I am the one accusing myself today, I alone can absolve myself; me, the man.

Words are loaded pistols.

People who live in society have learnt how to see themselves, in mirrors, as they appear to their friends. I have no friends: is that why my flesh is so naked?

I am. I am, I exist, I think, therefore I am; I am because I think, why do I think? I don't want to think any more, I am because I think that I don't want to be, I think that I . . . because . . . ugh!

It's just what people do when they're getting old, when they're sick of themselves and their life; they think of money and take care of themselves.

At that time [1954], as a result of political events, I was deeply preoccupied by my relations with the Communist Party.

I respect orders but I respect myself too and I do not obey foolish rules made especially to humiliate me.