So we contemplate each other, and we want each other, and I give it life and warmth, and it gives me my reason for living.

She regretted having taken his hand, she wanted to get away from there as soon as possible, to hide her shame, never again to see that man who had witnessed all that was most sordid in her, and who nevertheless continued to treat her with such tenderness. But again she remembered Mari's words: She didn't need to explain her life to anyone, not even to the young man standing before her.

If everybody loves you, something is wrong. Find at least one enemy to keep you alert.

The biggest mistake of the man is that he thinks he doesn't deserve the good and the bad things from his life.

Sadness does not last forever when we walk in the direction of that which we always desired.

To succeed in life, you must have the courage to be hated.

Infatuation was a good thing. It gave spice to life, and added to its enjoyment... But it was different from love. Love was worth everything, and couldn't be exchanged for anything.