The deepest problems of modern life derive from the claim of the individual to preserve the autonomy and individuality of his existence in the face of overwhelming social forces, of historical heritage, of external culture, and of the technique of life.

The only person you should try to be better than is the person you were yesterday.

我不是为了被记住而写作，我是为了被遗忘而写作。

The biggest lie we tell ourselves is “I don‘t need to write this down because I will remember it.”