I no longer listen to what people say, I just watch what they do. Behavior never lies.

The game of life does not proceed like a mathematical calculation on the principle that two and two make four. Sometimes they make five, or minus four, and sometimes the blackboard topples over in the middle of the sum and the pedagogue is left with a black eye.

To build may have to be the slow and laborious task of years. To destroy can be the thoughtless act of a single day.

Little did we guess that what has been called the century of the common man would witness as its outstanding feature more common men killing each other with greater facilities than any other five centuries together in the history of the world.

No matter. The dead bird does not leave the nest.

I was shown a picture by Cézanne of a blank wall of a house, which he had made instinct with the most delicate lights and colours.

Life is a test and this world a place of trial.