The social conditions of life can only be improved by people exercising self-restraint.

“Anna Arkadyevna read and understood, but it was distasteful to her to read, tha…”

“If you want to be happy, be.”

“Himmlisch ist's, wenn ich bezwugenMeine irdische Begier; Aber doch wenn's nicht…”

“Volevo il movimento, non un'esistenza quieta. Volevo l'emozione, il pericolo, l…”