Man is nothing else but what he makes of himself.
If you begin by saying, 'Thou shalt not lie,' there is no longer any possibility of political action.
You see, I'm fond of teasing, it's a second nature with meโand I'm used to teasing myself. Plaguing myself, if you prefer; I don't tease nicely.
I am not recommending "popular" literature which aims at the lowest.
I think that is the big danger in keeping a diary: you exaggerate everything.
You must be afraid, my son. That is how one becomes an honest citizen.