Recently my fingers have developed a prejudice against comparatives. They all follow this pattern: a squirrel is smaller than a tree; a bird is more musical than a tree. Each of us is the strongest one in his or her own skin. Characteristics should take off their hats to one another, instead of spitting in each other's faces.

War is like love, it always finds a way.

As regards obstacles, the shortest distance between two points can be a curve.

Go make yourself a plan And be a shining light. Then make yourself a second plan, For neither will come right.

Poverty makes you wise but it's a curse.

Sin is what is new, strong, surprising, strange. The theatre must take an interest in sin if the young are to be able to go there.

Why be a man when you can be a success?