Craving, not having, is the mother of a reckless giving of oneself.

Creativity is discontent translated into arts.

Free men are aware of the imperfection inherent in human affairs, and they are willing to fight and die for that which is not perfect.

Practically all writers and artists are aware of their destiny and see themselves as actors in a fateful drama. With me, nothing is momentous: obscure youth, glorious old age, fateful coincidences - nothing really matters. I have written a number of good sentences. I have kept free of delusions. I know I am going to die soon.

A war is not won if the defeated enemy has not been turned into a friend.

You cannot gauge the intelligence of an American by talking with him; you must work with him. The American polishes and refines his way of doing things-even the most commonplace-the way the French of the 17th century polished their maxims.

Help your sister's boat across the water, and yours too will reach the other side. Kindness can become its own motive. We are made kind by being kind.