You will always be fond of me. I represent to you all the sins you have never had the courage to commit.

Like two doomed ships that pass in storm we had crossed each other's way: but we made no sign, we said no word, we had no word to say.

To know anything about oneself one must know all about others.

But what world says that [I'm wicked]? It can only be the next world. This world and I are on excellent terms.

While one should always study the method of a great artist, one should never imitate his manner. The manner of an artist is essentially individual, the method of an artist is absolutely universal. The first personality, which no one should copy.

Alone, and without any reference to his neighbours, without any interference, the artist can fashion a beautiful thing; and if he does not do it solely for his own pleasure, he is not an artist at all.

Finding the meaning of life is easy. Simply get a dictionary, go to the 'L' section, and find the word 'life.'