Not to be born is undoubtedly the best plan of all. Unfortunately, it is within no one's reach. - Emil Cioran

Each of us believes, quite unconsciously of course, that we alone pursue the truth, which the rest are incapable of seeking out and unworthy of attaining. This madness is so deep-rooted and so useful that it is impossible to realize what would become of each of us if it were someday to disappear.

An aphorism? Fire without flames. Understandable that no one tries to warm himself at it.

To read is to let someone else work for you — the most delicate form of exploitation.