On this narrow planet, we have only the choice between two unknown worlds. One of them tempts us - ah! what a dream, to live in that! - the other stifles us at the first breath.

I did not look for her, because I was afraid of dispelling the mystery we attach to people whom we know only casually.

You will do foolish things, but do them with enthusiasm.

Writing only leads to more writing.

Be happy. It's one way of being wise.

I went to collect the few personal belongings which...I held to be invaluable: my cat, my resolve to travel, and my solitude.

- and how time flies! What, has it already been twenty years, already forty years that we are together? Why, how terrible! We haven't yet said all we wanted to say to each other... May we have a little respite, or else may we be allowed to begin all over again!