Every man carries with him through life a mirror, as unique and impossible to get rid of as his shadow.

In addition to English, at least one ancient language, probably Greek or Hebrew, and two modern languages would be required.

No human being is innocent, but there is a class of innocent human actions called Games.

In the end, art is small beer. The really serious things are earning one's living so as not to be a parasite and loving one's neighbor.

The only way to spend New Year's Eve is either quietly with friends or in a brothel. Otherwise when the evening ends and people pair off, someone is bound to be left in tears.

As a rule, it was the pleasure-haters who became unjust.

Now is the age of anxiety.