At the door of every happy person there should be a man with a hammer whose knock would serve as a constant reminder of the existence of unfortunate people.

You are right in demanding that an artist approach his work consciously, but you are confusing two concepts: the solution of a problem and the correct formulation of a problem. Only the second is required of the artist.

Humankind has understood history as a series of battles because, to this day, it regards conflict as the central facet of life.

I have no will of my own. Never did. Limp and lily-livered, I always obey - is it possible that's attractive to women?

Here I am with you & yet not for a single moment do I forget that there's an unfinished novel waiting for me.

If you fear loneliness, then don't get married.

I have the feeling that I've seen everything, but failed to notice the elephants.