You see, the strangeness of my case is that now I no longer fear the invisible, I’m terrified by reality.

It is the sheer ugliness and banality of everyday life which turns my blood to ice and makes me cringe in terror.

The charm of horror only tempts the strong

Ingratitude' is the name which avatars of Narcissus give to the success of others.

The larvae! The scent of young blood entices and draws them closer. There's no need to venture into antiquity to evoke the shades of the dead.

(Priests) cheapjack merchants selling paradise

But that woman is an encyclopedia!Of all vices, ancient and modern, and terribly interesting to leaf through!

A strange girl, all phosphorous and cantharides, burning with every desire! And burning with every vice!

To dream! Such dreams certainly make life more worth living... and only dreams can do that for me.

Who are you? No really. Way, way down deep. Who are you?

Past beings interact with present ones because life and death are a continuum and expiration entails no loss of vital essence.

Flushed with his impassioned gibberish, he saw himself standing alone on the last barrier of civilization.

No occupation is considered superior since everyone is doing his best where he is.

I would describe my spirituality as exactly the opposite of having a religious affiliation.

Keep doing what you're doing no matter what anyone says. Defy your own doubt.

I'm the artist when I'm doing music that I am when I'm acting. I'm everything.

I don't approve of censorship. I like the French theatre idea. Put on the play, and if the audience doesn't care for it, or feels offended by it, they rip up the seats.

Do you believe in astrology? -I don't even believe in astronomy.

Nobody in love has a sense of humor.