Marcel Proust. Sodom and Gomorrah (№ 146685)

Who has not noticed the fact, as women and men, outstanding his mind, but suffering from excessive nervousness, what if they are happy, relaxed and satisfied with their environment, that lead to the admiration of his rare qualities, and, indeed, their mouth speaketh wisdom. And that's some kind of migraine, a small prick to the ego can change everything. This bright mind, suddenly becoming convulsive and limited responds only irritated, suspicious and flirtatious speech, as if deliberately trying to produce the most repulsive.