Freedom begins between the ears.

No man is wise enough to be another man's master. Each man's as good as the next -- if not a damn sight better.

A giant thirst is a great joy when quenched in time.

Defiance is beautiful. The defiance of power, especially great or overwhelming power, exalts and glorifies the rebel.

The world is what it is, no less and no more, and therein lies its entire and sufficient meaning.

When the writer has done his best, he then should proceed to do his second best.

To the Technocrats: Have mercy on us. Relax a bit, take time out for simple pleasures. For example, the luxuries of electricity, indoor plumbing, central heating, instant electronic communication and such, have taught me to relearn and enjoy the basic human satisfactions of dipping water from a cold clear mountain stream; of building a wood fire in a cast-iron stove; of using long winter nights for making music, making things, making love; of writing long letters, in longhand with a fountain pen, to the few people on this earth I truly care about.