The thermometer of success is merely the jealousy of the malcontents.

Intelligence without ambition is a bird without wings.

Have no fear of perfection - you'll never reach it.

The thermometer of success is merely the jealousy of the malcontents.

The sole difference between myself and a madman is the fact that I am not mad!

I dedicate this novel to Gala, who was constantly by my side while I was writing it, who was the good fairy of my equilibrium, who banished the salamanders of my doubts and strengthened the lions of certainties...