We have invented the distinction between justice and charity. It is easy to understand why. Our notion of justice dispenses him who possesses from the obligation of giving. If he gives all the same, he thinks he has a right to be pleased with himself.

The whole evolution of present-day society tends to develop the various forms of bureaucratic oppression and to give them a sort of autonomy in regard to capitalism as such.

Men owe us what we imagine they will give us. We must forgive them this debt.

Stars and blossoming fruit-trees: utter permanence and extreme fragility give an equal sense of eternity.