But they say that people who aren't confident in themselves tend to be more flashy

Knowledge without courage is sterile.

Volatility in the up direction is not a problem-it's only downward volatility that offers discourse.

When I wake up each morning, my first thought, is thanks be to God.

It takes a certain courage and a certain greatness to be truly base.

Yet, for my part, I was never unusually squeamish; I could sometimes eat a fried rat with a good relish, if it were necessary.

My sole occupation is love.

ALL THOUGHTS WHICH HAVE BEEN EMOTIONALIZED, (given feeling) AND MIXED WITH FAITH, begin immediately to translate themselves into their physical equivalent or counterpart.

Schneider's characters, like Kundera's, are sentient and sophisticated figures at a time when the constraints of Communist rule persist but its energy has entirely vanished.

We must shed the old stereotype of anarchists as bearded bomb throwers furtively stalking about city streets at night.

A mistress should be like a little country retreat near the town, not to dwell in constantly, but only for a night and away.