Pretence about anything sometimes deceives the wisest and shrewdest man, but, however cunningly it is hidden, a child of the meanest capacity feels it and is repelled by it.

“And indeed, if Evgeny Irtenev was mentally ill, then all people are just as men…”

“I don't give a damn unless I'm fond of a person;but I'd sacrifice my life for t…”

“He is not apprehended by reason, but by life.”

“Egli la guardava, come l'uomo guarda il fiore da lui strappato e appassito, in …”