“If money does not make you happy, give it back”

“Writing is the only profession where no one considers you ridiculous if you earn no money.”

“God does not believe in our God.”

“If one were to build the house of happiness, the largest space would be the waiting room.”

“Paradise does not exist, but we must nonetheless strive to be worthy of it.”

“When I think of all the books still left for me to read, I am certain of further happiness.”

“The truly free man is the one who can turn down an invitation to dinner without giving an excuse.”