. . . besides love, independence of thought is the greatest gift an adult can give a child.

What's the point in being an unpopular writer? It just doesn't make a lot of sense. For me it doesn't, anyway.

Pride is holding your head up when everyone around you has theirs bowed. Courage is what makes you do it.

When men can be made to hope, then they can be made to win.

Dare your genius to walk the wildest unknown ways.

Always listen to yourself... It is better to be wrong than simply to follow convention.

I'm going to die with my mind intact. And to me that is the most exciting way you could possibly die.