At the bottom of all patriotism there is war: that is why I am no patriot.

Being bored is an insult to oneself.

The only man who is really free is the one who can turn down an invitation to dinner without giving an excuse.

Paradise does not exist, but we must nonetheless strive to be worthy of it.

In the most complete friendship there is always a little empty space, like the space in an egg.

If I had my life to live over again, I would ask that not a thing be changed, but that my eyes be opened wider.

Man who waits for roast duck to fly into mouth must wait very, very long time.