Is not man himself the most unsettled of all the creatures of the earth? What is this trembling sensation that is intensified with each ascending step in the natural order?

There is no forgiveness in nature.

There is always a certain peace in being what one is, in being that completely.

It's perfectly obvious that somebody's responsible and somebody's innocent. Otherwise it [justice] makes no sense at all.

A vague uneasiness: the police. It's like when you suddenly understand you have to undress in front of the doctor.

The first temptation, upon meeting an old friend after many years, is always to - look the other way.

The spontaneity of slaps is sincerity, whereas the ceremonial of caresses is largely convention.