I never can understand how anyone can not smoke it deprives a man of the best part of life. With a good cigar in his mouth a man is perfectly safe, nothing can touch him, literally.
Thomas MannWe do not fear being called meticulous, inclining as we do to the view that only the exhaustive can be truly interesting.
Thomas MannThought that can merge wholly into feeling, feeling that can merge wholly into thought - these are the artist's highest joy.
Thomas MannThe accouterments of life were so rich and varied, so elaborated, that almost no place at all was left for life itself. Each and every accessory was so costly and beautiful that it had an existence above and beyond the purpose it was meant to serve – confusing the observer and absorbing attention.
Thomas Mann