In the world of words, one of my best-loved tribes is the diatribe.
The artist in our time has two chief responsibilities: (1) art; and (2) sedition.
A life without tragedy would not be worth living.
Longevity, like intelligence and good looks and health and strength of character, is largely a matter of genetic heritage. Choose your parents with care.
A mother's sorrow is more true, honorable, and beautiful than the detachment of the sage.
Grand opera is a form of musical entertainment for people who hate music.