I became bold because I had absolutely nothing to lose: neither honors, nor earnings, nor friends. I had to find myself anew and rely only on myself, because I could rely on no one else. My form is my solitude.
Witold GombrowiczMan is profoundly dependent on the reflection of himself in another man's soul, be it even the soul of an idiot.
Witold GombrowiczGreat! I've written something stupid, but I haven't signed a contract with anyone to produce solely wise and perfect works. I gave vent to my stupidity...and here I am, reborn.
Witold GombrowiczI didn't go to the lectures. My valet, who was more distinguished than I, went instead.
Witold Gombrowicz