War: first, one hopes to win; then one expects the enemy to lose; then, one is satisfied that he too is suffering; in the end, one is surprised that everyone has lost.

Blushing, palpitations, a bad conscience--this is what you get if you haven't sinned.

One's need for loneliness is not satisfied if one sits at a table alone. There must be empty chairs as well.

A man's jealousy is a social institution; a woman's prostitution is an instinct.

Sexual enlightenment is that hardhearted process which for hygienic reasons forbids young people to satisfy their curiosity themselves.

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

Life is an effort that deserves a better cause.