Falsehood is never in words; it is in things.

The greatest truth is honesty, and the greatest falsehood is dishonesty.

Truth indeed rather alleviates than hurts, and will always bear up against falsehood, as oil does above water.

Thoughtful lightness can make frivolity seem dull and heavy.

Without translation, I would be limited to the borders of my own country. The translator is my most important ally. He introduces me to the world.

An exotic birthplace on its own is not informative of anything.