One usually dislikes a play while writing it, but afterward it grows on one. Let others judge and make decisions.

In Russia there is no philosophy, but philosophize everything, even the small fry.

In nature a repulsive caterpillar turns into a lovely butterfly. But with human beings it is the other way round: a lovely butterfly turns into a repulsive caterpillar.

Be sure not to discuss your hero's state of mind. Make it clear from his actions.

My holy of holies is the human body, health, intelligence, talent, inspiration, love, and absolute freedom--freedom from violence and falsehood, no matter how the last two manifest themselves.

Sometimes we go to a play and after the curtain has been up five minutes we have a sense of being able to settle back in the arms of the playwright. Instinctively we know that the playwright knows his business.

Life on earth is inconceivable without trees.