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.

I do not understand the squeamishness about the use of gas. I am strongly in favour of using poisonous gas against uncivilized tribes.

I have in my life concentrated more on self-expression than self-denial.

I should have liked to be asked to say what I knew. They always tried to ask what I did not know. When I would have willingly displayed my knowledge, they sought to expose my ignorance. This sort of treatment had only one result: I did not do well in examinations

Politics are very much like war. We may even have to use poison gas at times.

Diplomacy is the art of telling people to go to hell in such a way that they ask for directions.

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