if a book isn't self-explanatory, then it isn't worth reading.

Freedom is not the absence of commitments, but the ability to choose - and commit myself to - what is best for me.

fanaticism is the only way to put an end to the doubts that constantly trouble the human soul.

But why all these questions?Because I'm in love and I'm afraid of suffering.Don't be afraid, the only way to avoid that suffering would be to refuse to love.

But they both agreed that it's always nice to know that your wife is desired by another man, although they wouldn't go any further than that.

Fear exists before and after, but not while the shots are being fired, because, at that moment, you see men at their very limit, capable of the most heroic of actions and the most inhumane.

Where there is love there is life.

If itWere lighter touchThan petal of flower restingOn grass, oh still too heavy it were, Too heavy!

Rising amateurs always intimidate falling masters.

Dreams may seem far, but the steps we take are close. Focus on these steps and watch your dreams magically appear.

Nothing is insignificant in the history of a young community, and - above all - nothing seems impossible.

It's a difficult business, creating a new, alternative civilization.

A man has a right to think lots of things he has no right to say.

For groups like the Rolling Stones names like Muddy Waters and Howlin' Wolf were exotic inspirations. For Siegel-Schwall they were the guys that played with them on 43rd Street.

I don't like nostalgia unless it's mine.

I have very little experience of self-government. In fact, I am one of the most governed people in the world.