Murderers, in general, are people who are consistent, people who are obsessed with one idea and nothing else.

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

We know well enough when we're being unjust and despicable. but we don't restrain ourselves because we experience a certain pleasure, a primitive sort of satisfaction in moments like that.

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?

Murderers, in general, are people who are consistent, people who are obsessed with one idea and nothing else.

There is no forgiveness in nature.

Killing time is the chief end of our society.