Baseball, because of its continuity over the space of America and the time of America, is a place where memory gathers.

Baseball, because of its continuity over the space of America and the time of America, is a place where memory gathers.

Today when I begin writing I’m aware: something that I don’t understand drives this engine.

Your presence in this house is almost as painful and enormous as your absence.

Mere literary talent is common; what is rare is endurance, the continuing desire to work hard at writing.

I see no reason to spend your life writing poems unless your goal is to write great poems.

Every now and then I meet someone certain of personal greatness. I want to pat this person on the shoulder and mutter comforting words: "Things will get better! You won't always feel so depressed! Cheer up!"