Often a man goes on for years imaging that the religious teaching that had been imparted to him since childhood is still intact, while all the time there is not a trace of it left in him.

Every work of art causes the receiver to enter into a certain kind of relationship both with him who produced the art, and with all those who, simultaneously, previously, or subsequently, receive the same artistic impression. Art is a human activity- that one man consciously by means of certain external signs, hands on to others feelings he has lived through, and that others are touched by these feelings and also experience them.

He stepped down, trying not to look long at her, as if she were the sun, yet he saw her, like the sun, even without looking.

I feel that I am entitled to my share of lightheartedness and there is nothing wrong with enjoying one's self simply, like a boy.

I must write each day without fail, not so much for the success of the work, as in order not to get out of my routine.

If a man does not work at necessary and good things, then he will work at unnecessary and stupid things

Where is there any book of the law so clear to each man as that written in his heart?