There are no stories without meaning. And I am one of those men who can find it even when others fail to see it. Afterwards the story becomes the book of the living, like a blaring trumpet that raises from the tomb those who have been dust for centuries.

Today I realize that many recent exercises in "deconstructive reading" read as if inspired by my parody. This is parody's mission: it must never be afraid of going too far. If its aim is true, it simply heralds what others will later produce, unblushing, with impassive and assertive gravity.

There are no stories without meaning. And I am one of those men who can find it even when others fail to see it. Afterwards the story becomes the book of the living, like a blaring trumpet that raises from the tomb those who have been dust for centuries.

Even today, I frequently meet scientists who, outside their own narrow discipline, are superstitious.

A book is a fragile creature. It suffers the wear of time, it fears rodents, the elements, clumsy hands.

Libraries can take the place of God.

Being a professional philosopher is, I would say, feeling natural to think about small and great problems. It is the only pleasure.