There is no means of proving it is preferable to be than not to be.

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To Live signifies to believe and hope - to lie and to lie to oneself.

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Torment, for some men, is a need, an appetite, and an accomplishment.

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I have no nationality - the best possible status for an intellectual.

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I foresee the day when we shall read nothing but telegrams and prayers.

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So long as man is protected by madness - he functions - and flourishes.

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What pride to discover that nothing belongs to you - what a revelation.

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The fear of being deceived is the vulgar version of the quest for Truth.

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Truths begin by a conflict with the police - and end by calling them in.

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What surrounds us we endure better for giving it a name - and moving on.

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