I have no religion,’ says Borneau, ‘but I respect the religion of others. Religion is sacred.’ Why this privilege, this immunity?... A believer creates God in his own image; if he is ugly, his God will be morally ugly. Why should moral ugliness be respectable?

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

Fame is a constant effort

Writing is the only profession where no one considers you ridiculous if you earn no money.

Style means the right word. The rest matters little.

Wrinkles are engraved smiles.

We must be greater than God, for we have to undo His injustice.