None of us really changes over time. We only become more fully what we are.

I know nothing, because I know too much, and understand not nearly enough and never will.

Your quest is for darkness only. This sea is not your sea. The myths of men are not your myths. Men's treasures are not yours.

Yes, I know," "And I love to hear you say it, Louis. I need to hear you say it. I don't think anyone will ever say it quite like you do. Come on, say it again. I'm a perfect devil. Tell me how bad I am. It makes me feel so good!

Evil is always possible. Goodness is a difficulty.

Sweet to think on it, that when we are last weary of all this world there is the rising sun

The thing should have plot and character, beginning, middle and end. Arouse pity and then have a catharsis. Those were the best principles I was ever taught.