I used to imagine adventures for myself, I invented a life, so that I could at least exist somehow.

“Oh, there are those who remain proud and fierce even in hell, in spite of their…”

“Can I possibly not understand myself that I'm a lost man? But--why can't I resu…”

“Months and years!' he would exclaim. 'Why recon the days? One day is enough for…”

“One circumstance tormented me then: Namely, that no one else was like me, and I…”