In the state of nature, indeed, all men are born equal, but they cannot continue in this equality. Society makes them lose it, and they recover it only by the protection of the laws.
在自然状态下，所有人确实生而平等，但他们不能保持这种平等。社会使他们失去了这种平等，他们只有通过法律的保护才能重新获得它。
Psychology is concerned with the what and how of mental life, not the why.
Art is the only way to run away without leaving home.
The art of government is the organization of idolatry.
真相总是比小说更奇怪，因为小说必须讲得通，而真相不需要。
A painting must be beautiful in itself, not because it represents something beautiful.
写作是留下自己的一部分。