All men have parties and are pals who never let each other down. A pal can say terrible things which are forgotten the next day. A pal never forgives, he just forgets, and a woman forgives but never forgets. That's how it is. That's why women aren't allowed to have parties. Being forgiven is very unpleasant.

I need to write down my observations. Even the tiniest ones; they're the most important.

All things are so very uncertain, and that's exactly what makes me feel reassured.

It was a particularly good evening to begin a book.

You can't always be friendly. It's impossible, there isn't the time.

Lie on the bridge and watch the water flowing past. Or run, or wade through the swamp in your red boots. Or roll yourself up and listen to the rain falling on the roof. It's very easy to enjoy yourself.

I'll have to calm down a bit. Or else I'll burst with happiness