The paradox of romantic love -- that what one possesses, one can no longer desire -- was at work.

One can live in the shadow of an idea without grasping it.

Silences have a climax, when you have got to speak.

When you love someone all your saved up wishes start coming out.

Jealousy is no more than feeling alone against smiling enemies.

Some people are molded by their admirations, others by their hostilities.

We are minor in everything but our passions.

Pity the selfishness of lovers: it is brief, a forlorn hope; it is impossible.

Fate is not an eagle, it creeps like a rat.

It is not helpful to help a friend by putting coins in his pockets when he has got holes in his pockets.

Disappointment tears the bearable film off life.

To have faith is to be sure of the things we hope for, to be certain of the things we cannot see.

Liking other people is an illusion we have to cherish if we are to live in society. It is one I have long ago banished from my life. You wish to be liked. I wish simply to be.

Like language, I think any who have not acquired spirituality by a certain age are doomed to be never fluent and you are likely to mimic the one that surrounds you.

No civilized society can long exist, with an active power in its bosom that is stronger than the law.

Some people are more affected by, I hate to use the word "success," but I don't know what else to say, but some people are more affected by that than others.

I feel like the world of Blade Runner makes more sense than this one.

Seek to do good, and you will find that happiness will run after you.

Marriage can be more an exultant ecstasy than the human mind can conceive. This is within the reach of every couple, every person.

I have a million dollars in the stock market, because if I lose a million dollars, I don't personally care.

People want me to do the strangest things. They want me to sign their arms or chests.