So long a letter

"Each life has its share of heroism, an obscure heroism, born of abdication, of renunciation and acceptance under the merciless whip of fate."

"A nervous breakdown waits around the corner for anyone who lets himself wallow in bitterness. Little by little, it takes over your whole being."

"Books saved you. Having become your refuge, they sustained you. The power of books, this marvelous invention of astute human intelligence. Various signs associated with sound: different sounds that form the word. Juxtaposition of words from which springs the idea, Thought, History, Science, Life. Sole instrument of interrelationships and of culture, unparalleled means of giving and receiving. Books knit generations together in the same continuing effort that leads to progress. They enabled you to better yourself. What society refused you, they granted"

"The most humble of huts is pleasing when it is clean; the most luxurious setting offers no attraction if it is covered in dust."

"Clothed in my dignity, the only worthy garment, I go my way."

"Friendship has splendors that love knows not. It grows stronger when crossed, whereas obstacles kill love. Friendship resists time, which wearies and severs couples. It has heights unknown to love."

"The word happiness does indeed have meaning, doesnt it? I shall go out in search of it."

"I am stripping myself of your love, of your name. Clothed in my dignity, the only worthy garment, I go my way."

"The flavour of life is love. The salt of life is also love."