A goat does not eat into a hen's stomach no matter how friendly the two may be.

It always surprised him when he thought of it later that he did not sink under the load of despair.

Every generation must recognize and embrace the task it is peculiarly designed by history and by providence to perform.

Actually, I identify with all my characters, good and bad. I have to do that in order to make them genuine. I have to understand them even if I don't approve of them. Not completely - it's impossible; complete identification is, in fact, not desirable.

Travellers with closed minds can tell us little except about themselves

My son even if you want to fall, at least fall where your bones can be gathered

Oh, the most important thing about myself is that my life has been full of changes. Therefore, when I observe the world, I don't expect to see it just like I was seeing the fellow who lives in the next room.