Our dream dashes itself against the great mystery like a wasp against a window pane. Less merciful than man, God never opens the window.
If one were to build the house of happiness, the largest space would be the waiting room.
Writing is a way of talking without being interrupted.
I find that when I do not think of myself I do not think at all.
Somewhere in the shadow cast by every famous man is a feminine victim.
Writing is the only profession where no one considers you ridiculous if you earn no money.