Because things are the way they are, things will not stay the way they are.

I'm in good form, taking no interest in things, neglecting clothes, meals, company, and feeling calm and stable as I write.

Grub first, then ethics.

All artforms are in the service of the greatest of all arts: the art of living.

People are too durable, that's their main trouble. They can do too much to themselves, they last too long.

Pleasures First look from morning's window The rediscovered book Fascinated faces Snow, the change of the seasons The newspaper The dog Dialectics Showering, swimming Old music Comfortable shoes Comprehension New music Writing, planting Traveling Singing Being friendly

If you fight you might lose, if you don't you have already lost.