A writer is someone who can make a riddle out of an answer.

I have drawn from the well of language many a thought which I do not have and which I could not put into words.

Truth is a clumsy servant that breaks the dishes while washing them.

A school without grades must have been concocted by someone who was drunk on non-alcoholic wine.

He who does without the praise of the crowd will not deny himself an opportunity to be his own adherent.

Lord, forgive them, for they know what they do!

I don't like to meddle in my private affairs.