It is conceivable at least that a late generation, such as we presumably are, has particular need of the sketch, in order not to be strangled to death by inherited conceptions which preclude new births.... The sketch has direction, but no ending; the sketch as reflection of a view of life that is no longer conclusive, or is not yet conclusive.

A man with convictions finds an answer for everything. Convictions are the best form of protection against the living truth.

Every uniform corrupts one's character.

I feel fairly certain that my hatred harms me more than the people whom I hate.

A joke is a good camouflage. Next best comes sentiment... But the best camouflage of all - in my opinion - is the plain and simple truth. Because nobody ever believes it.

If you criticize what you’re doing too early you’ll never write the first line.

You can't make the incomprehensible comprehensible without losing it completely