An enemy who sees the error of his ways ceases to be an enemy.

It is neither easy nor agreeable to dredge this abyss of viciousness, and yet I think it must be done, because what could be perpetrated yesterday could be attempted again tomorrow, could overwhelm us and our children. One is tempted to turn away with a grimace and close one's mind: this is a temptation one must resist. In fact, the existence of the death squads had a meaning, a message: 'We, the master race, are your destroyers, but you are no better than we are; if we so wish, and we do so wish, we can destroy not only your bodies, but also your souls, just as we have destroyed ours.

The sea's only gifts are harsh blows and, occasionally, the chance to feel strong.

It is the duty of righteous men to make war on all undeserved privilege, but one must not forget that this is a war without end.

An enemy who sees the error of his ways ceases to be an enemy.

Perhaps Kafka laughed when he told stories [. . . ] because one isn't always equal to oneself.

The aims of life are the best defense against death.