One ought to have the right to have a secret and to spring it as a surprise. But if you live inside a family you have neither.

Most of the people are homesick anyway, and a little lonely, and they hide themselves in their hair and are turned into flowers.

Some people just shouldn't be disturbed in their inclinations, whether large or small. A reminder can instantly turn enthusiasm into aversion and spoil everything.

One has to discover everything for oneself. And get over it all alone.

It is simply this: do not tire, never lose interest, never grow indifferent—lose your invaluable curiosity and you let yourself die. It's as simple as that.

Gathering is peculiar, because you see nothing but what you're looking for. If you're picking raspberries, you see only what's red, and if you're looking for bones you see only the white. No matter where you go, the only thing you see is bones.

Dogs are mute and obedient, but they have watched us and know us and can smell how pitiful we are.