A theatre is the most important sort of house in the world, because that's where people are shown what they could be if they wanted, and what they'd like to be if they dared to and what they really are

Anyway, solitary people interest me. There are so many different ways of being solitary.' 'I know just what you mean,' said X. 'I know exactly what you're going to say. Different kinds of solitude. Enforced solitude and voluntary solitude.' 'Quite,' said Viktoria. 'There's no need to go into it further. But when people understand one another without speaking, it can often leave them with very little to talk about, don't you think?

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

Smell is important. It reminds a person of all the things he's been through; it is a sheath of memories and security.

Everyone must imagine his own snakes because no one else's snakes can ever be as awful.

A person can find anything if he takes the time, that is, if he can afford to look. And while he's looking, he's free, and he finds things he never expected.

You must go on a long journey before you can really find out how wonderful home is.