A man is only as good as what he loves.

Retirement is an illusion. Not a reward but a mantrap. The bankrupt underside of success. A shortcut to death. Golf courses are too much like cemeteries.

Conquered people tend to be witty.

With one long breath, caught and held in his chest, he fought his sadness over his solitary life. Don't cry, you idiot! Live or die, but don't poison everything.

Facts always are sensational.

Readiness to answer all questions is the infallible sign of stupidity.

A novel is balanced between a few true impressions and the multitude of false ones that make up most of what we call life.