"The absolute paradox is the truth."

"The aesthetic existence is despair, whether it knows it or not."

"An illusion can never be destroyed directly, and only by indirect means can it be radically removed... That is, one must approach from behind the person who is under an illusion."

"In order to win a man to a particular truth, it is necessary to find him where he is and to begin there."

"A fire broke out backstage in a theatre. The clown came out to warn the public; they thought it was a joke and applauded. He repeated it; the acclaim was even greater. I think that's just how the worl…"