Once I find the right maxim to apply, I feel that I have done all that can be expected of me.
Without asceticism, self-indulgence would be insignificant.
Old photograph: amid the set poses of her family, a young girl smiles and raises her hand a little.
Even the most fickle are faithful to a few bad habits.
Life is always rich, thought only occasionally so.
All anger feels like righteous anger; sorrow does not care whether it is righteous or not.