“A rhinoceros is as ugly as a human being, and it too is going to die, but at least it never thinks that it is beautiful.”

“I would have chosen any other than this for my prison. A rhinoceros is as ugly as a human being, and it too is going to die, but at least it never thinks that it is beautiful.”

“I fear it, for her sake. It would mean that she too is a wanderer now, and that is a fate for human beings, not for unicorns. But I hope, of course I hope.”

“Whatever can die is beautiful — more beautiful than a unicorn, who lives forever, and who is the most beautiful creature in the world. Do you understand me?”

“...no cat out of its first fur can ever be deceived by appearances. Unlike human beings, who enjoy them.”

“I like being brave well enough, but I will be a lazy coward again if you think that would be better.”

“Envy nobody. It is the true secret of happiness, or at least the only one I know. (By Moonlight)”