And who says you always have to understand things? You can like them without understanding them -- like 'em better sometimes.

Everything in the least connected with him has value for me; if someone even mentions his name it is like a little present to me-and I long to mention it myself

My God - it's a green child!" said the American. "What is this place - the House of Usher?

He laughed a little, in an odd, nervous kind of way. "Because if I don't get going soon, the whole impetus may die--and if that happens, well, I really shall consider a long, restful plunge into insanity. Sometimes the abyss yawns very attractively.

Certain unique books seem to be without forerunners or successors as far as their authors are concerned. Even though they may profoundly influence the work of other writers, for their creator they're complete, not leading anywhere.

How can a young man like to wear a beard?

I could marry the Devil himself if he had some money.