“A novel is an impression, not an argument; and there the matter must rest.”

“There’s no such thing as a good or bad person: there are just people who have each been or seem to have been good or bad to you, someone, or some people, thus far.”

“Only someone who isn’t a fool stands a chance of not being bothered by being deemed a fool by a fool.”

“Three rules to obey!1. Don’t be over-impressed by your past glories! 2. Don’t be scared by your future stories!3. Be hopeful to get out of today’s miseries!”

“We’re all to driven by materialism. Obsessed with success. With money. With trying to impress people who’ll never be impressed.”