“Men are never convinced of your reasons, of your sincerity, of the seriousness of your sufferings, except by your death. So long as you are alive, your case is doubtful; you have a right only to their skepticism.”

“as long as you are alive your case is doubtful”

“You are forgiven for your happiness and your successes only if you generously consent to share them.”

“Ah cher ami, how poor in invention men are! They are They always think one commits suicide for a reason. But it's quite possible to commit suicide for two reasons. No, that never occurs to them. So what's the good of dying intentionally, of sacrificing yourself to the idea you want people to have of you? Once you are dead, they will take advantage of it to attribute idiotic or vulgar motives to your action. Martyrs, cher ami, must choose between being forgotten, mocked, or made use of. As for being understood--never!”

“Whatever prevents you from doing your work has become your work.”

“Life is a sum of all your choices". So, what are you doing today?”

“You do not have to unburden your soul for everyone; it will be enough if you do that for those you love.”