I must remain always, both in principle + actively, interested in everything. Taking all of knowledge as my province.

In contrast to the written account-which, depending on its complexity of thought, reference, and vocabulary, is pitched at a larger or smaller readership-a photograph has only one language and is destined potentially for all.

You know that you can't make references to the Classics any longer and less and less to the English classics even.

Illnesses have always been used as metaphors to enliven charges that a society was corrupt or unjust.

It hurts to love. It's like giving yourself to be flayed and knowing that at any moment the other person may just walk off with your skin.

Images are more real than anyone could have supposed.

10 percent of any population is cruel, no matter what, and 10 percent is merciful, no matter what, and the remaining 80 percent can be moved in either direction.