In short, for me to live happily it was essential for the creatures I chose not to live at all. They must receive their life, sporadically, only at my bidding.

“Man is an idea, and a precious smallidea, once he turns his back on love. Andth…”

“Not a breath, not a sound—except at intervals the muffled crackling of stones t…”

“There are more things to admire in men then to despise.”

“When I see a new face, something sets off an alarm bell inside me. 'slow down! …”