“A big hole in a poor child’s shoe is the simplest evidence to condemn the society he lives in.”
“To be poor, ugly and, moreover, intelligent condemns one in our society to a dark and disillusioned life...to beauty all is forgiven.”
“It is sad to tell, but after having tried society, which had caused his misfortune, he tried Providence which created society, and condemned it also.”
“I met in the street a very poor young man who was in love. His hat was old, his coat was threadbare - there were holes at his elbows; the water passed through his shoes and the stars through his soul.”
“A society that condemns homosexuality harms itself. (254)”
“Never dance in a puddle when there's a hole in your shoe (it's always best to take your shoes off first).”