This is the basis for the joy of love when there is joy; we feel that our existence is justified.

So long as one believes in God, one has the right to do the Good in order to be moral.

A kiss without a moustache, they said then, is like an egg without salt; I will add to it: and it is like Good without Evil.

There may be more beautiful times, but this one is ours.

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

Once we know and are aware, we are responsible for our action and our inaction. We can do something about it or ignore it. Either way, we are still responsible.

Love or hatred calls for self-surrender. He cuts a fine figure, the warm-blooded, prosperous man, solidly entrenched in his well-being, who one fine day surrenders all to love—or to hatred; himself, his house, his land, his memories.