Feelings change facts.

That a Jew is despised or persecuted is bad for him, of course-but far worse for the Christian who does it-for although persecuted he can remain a good Jew-whereas no Christian who persecutes can possibly remain-if he ever was one-a good Christian.

Life was a series of messes, and one spent one's time cleaning them up; if one had any heart at all one also gave a part of one's time to cleaning up those of other people.

A refugee is as helpless as a new born child - but not so appealing! Besides, a new born child has no memories!

If one has one cow, it is always better not to be too familiar with those who have seven.

What are so mysterious as the eyes of a child?

Time indeed has very little to do with living except at its beginning or near its end.