Quotes by Albert Cossery

[T]he world we live in is governed by the most revolting bunch of crooks ever to defile the soil of this planet... [You] must never take them seriously, which is exactly what they want.

What a nightmare! cried Imtaz. Theres nothing gloomier than nature. Youll lose your sense of humor in the country. Unable to criticize the trees, your intelligence will lose its edge as you contemplate the plowed fields, and then, itll be very easy for you to sing the praises of your fellow men because you wont be here to see and listen to them. Dont make that mistake. Never cut yourself off from mankind because, with distance, youre more likely to grant men extenuating circumstances. I love you too much to let you succumb to that weakness.