Not everyone can see the truth, 

but he can be it.

Believing in progress does not mean believing that any progress has yet been made.

In the fight between you and the world, 

back the world.

Self-control means wanting to be effective 

at some random point 

in the infinite radiations 

of my spiritual existence.

In argument 

similes are like songs in love; 

they describe much, 

but prove nothing.

Start with what is right 

rather than what is acceptable.

You do not need to leave your room. 

Remain sitting at your table and listen. 

Do not even listen, 

simply wait, 

be quiet, still and solitary. 

The world will freely offer itself to you to be unmasked, 

it has no choice, 

it will roll in ecstasy at your feet.

Religions get lost as people do.

The fact that our task is exactly commensurate with our life 

gives it the appearance of being infinite.

My 'fear' is my substance, 

and probably the best part of me.

A book should serve as the axe

 for the frozen sea within us.