There are some things which cannot be learned quickly, and time, which is all we have, must be paid heavily for their acquiring. They are the very simplest things and because it takes a man's life to know them the little that each man gets from life is very costly and the only heritage he has to leave.

I didn't want to kiss you goodbye — that was the trouble — I wanted to kiss you good night — and there's a lot of difference.

My aim is to put down on paper what I see and what I feel in the best and simplest way.

Having books published is very destructive to writing.

I do not want you ever to initiate any action for any refunds of taxes without first consulting me and presenting the matter fully to me so that I may judge whether it is an honorable and ethical action to take, not simply legally, but according to my own personal standards.

A beautiful vacuum filled with wealthy monogamists, all powerful and members of the best families all drinking themselves to death.

In a power hungry, power worshipping society, men label themselves atheist.