One doesn't discover new lands without consenting to lose sight, for a very long time, of the shore.

The truth is, I hoped the cure would dislike me. I tried to think of disagreeable things to say to him -- I could hit on nothing that wasn't charming. It's wonderful how hard I find it not to be fascinating.

Whoever starts out toward the unknown must consent to venture alone.

The individual man tries to escape the race. And as soon as he ceases to represent the race, he represents man.

I can't expect others to share my virtues. It's good enough for me if they share my vices.

Man is more interesting than men. God made him and not them in his image. Each one is more precious than all.

If a young writer can refrain from writing, he shouldn’t hesitate to do so.