As far as he could see, the world was moving, in an orderly capitalist fashion, toward a logical, perhaps provisional, perhaps permanent, end.

Memory is like a dog that lies down where it pleases.

The world is a never-ending cross-reference.

She had nothing to do all day ... but did it with the greatest possible speed.

I find it unbearable to need a body in order to exist.

Through men ... you learn how the world is. Through women you learn what it is.

Language is something you inherit, it's never just you doing the talking, which helps when you're pretending.

I have never cared much for people. Most of them are cowards, conformists, muddleheads, moneygrubbers, and they infect each other.

Conversations consist for the most part of things one does not say.

Man is a sad mammal that combs its hair.

I am a hindrance to the world, and the world is a hindrance to me.

I’d rather welcome change than cling to the past.

Wealth is the byproduct of thoughts. To be wealthy, think of wealth.

Owning her face, unapologetically, or—even more revolutionarily—happily was the bravest thing she could possibly do.

I believe tears are holy, because they show us that the ice of our heart is melting.

To be bothered wherever you go - it's not a rational thing to want at all.

Mankind's ability to understand and control the forces of nature greatly exceeds our ability to govern ourselves

The bravest men are subject most to chance.

Walking is my main method of relaxation. I don't go over my lines or try to solve the world's problems, I just enjoy the scenery and the wildlife.

Moving fast is not the same as going somewhere

No one can hold absolute power for long, controlled power endures.