You cannot insult a man more atrociously than by refusing to believe he is suffering. - Cesare Pavese

In general, the man who is readily disposed to sacrifice himself is one who does not know how else to give meaning to his life.
The profession of enthusiasm is the most sickening of all insincerities.

Why does a man who is truly in love insist that this relationship must continue and be "lifelong"? Because life is pain and the enjoyment of love is an anesthetic. Who would want to wake up halfway through an operation?

If it were possible to have a life absolutely free from every feeling of sin, what a terrifying vacuum it would be!