There is an aristocracy of the sensitive. They represent the true human tradition of permanent victory over cruelty and chaos.

It is the vice of a vulgar mind to be thrilled by bigness.

The work of art assumes the existence of the perfect spectator, and is indifferent to the fact that no such person exists.

This desire to govern a woman -- it lies very deep, and men and women must fight it together.... But I do love you surely in a better way then he does." He thought. "Yes -- really in a better way. I want you to have your own thoughts even when I hold you in my arms.

We must be willing to let go of the life we have planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us.

We cast a shadow on something wherever we stand, and it is no good moving from place to place to save things; because the shadow always follows. Choose a place where you won't do harm - yes, choose a place where you won't do very much harm, and stand in it for all you are worth, facing the sunshine.

Give, do not lend; after death who will thank you?