“Number theory swarms with bugs, waiting to bite the tempted flower-lovers who, once bitten, are inspired to excesses of effort!”

“People could put up with being bitten by a wolf but what properly riled them was a bite from a sheep.”

“The lover's fatal identity is precisely this: I am the one who waits.”

“It was the patient, cut-flower sound of a man who is waiting to die.”

“Everything in excess! To enjoy the flavor of life, take big bites. Moderation is for monks.”

“Three is the number of those who do holy work;

Two is the number of those who do lover's work;

One is the number of those who do perfect evil

Or perfect good.”

“And over it all, the butterflies swarmed, like a million yellow-pettalled flowers dancing on swirling winds.”

“You have been bitten by the travel bug, which is very suitable for your time of life, and is a passion akin to falling in love, or fighting an idealistic war, or becoming disillusioned with the world, and other postures of the young.”

“Those who control the wealth of this society have an influence over political life far in excess of their number.”

“Mankind is like dogs, not gods — as long as you don't get mad they'll bite you — but stay mad and you'll never be bitten. Dogs don't respect humility and sorrow.”