There are two infinities that confuse me: the one in my soul devours me; the one around me will crush me

The most important thing in the world is to hold your soul aloft

Everything measurable passes, everything that can be counted has an end. Only three things are infinite: the sky in its stars, the sea in its drops of water, and the heart in its tears.

The more you approach infinity, the deeper you penetrate terror

An infinity of passion can be contained in one minute, like a crowd in a small space.

Everyone, either from modesty or egotism, hides away the best and most delicate of his soul’s possessions; to gain the esteem of others, we must only ever show our ugliest sides; this is how we keep ourselves on the common level