"Living is like working out a long addition sum, and if you make a mistake in the first two totals yo..." — Cesare Pavese

If it were possible to have a life absolutely free from every feeling of sin, what a terrifying vacuum it would be.

Hate is always a clash between our spirit and someone else's body.

No woman marries for money; they are all clever enough, before marrying a millionaire, to fall in love with him first.

No one ever lacks a good reason for suicide.