I hope for nothing. I fear nothing. I am free.

I expect nothing. I fear no one. I am free.

What do you have to fear? Nothing. Whom do you have to fear? No one. Why? Because whoever has joined forces with God obtains three great privileges: omnipotence without power, intoxication without wine, and life without death.

Let your youth have free reign. It won't come again, so be bold, and no repenting.

The life of man is a road with steep rises and dips. All sensible people use their brakes. But – and this is where, boss, maybe I show what I’m made of – I did away with my brakes altogether a long time ago, because I’m not at all scared of a jolt…Day and night, I go full steam ahead, doing just what I like; so much the worse if I fold up and get smashed to pieces. What have I got to lose? Nothing. Even if I do take it easy, won’t I end up just the same? Of course I will! So let’s scorch along!

A person needs a little madness, or else they never dare cut the rope and be free.