What is wonderful about great literature is that it transforms the man who reads it towards the condition of the man who wrote.

History develops, art stands still.

I hate the idea of causes, and if I had to choose between betraying my country and betraying my friend, I hope I should have the guts to betray my country.

If I had to choose between betraying my country and betraying my friend, I hope I should have the guts to betray my country.

We must be willing to let go of the life we have planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us.