Each of us must turn inward and destroy in himself all that he thinks he ought to destroy in others.

I do believe it is possible to create, even without ever writing a word or painting a picture, by simply molding one’s inner life. And that too is a deed.

One must also accept that one has 'uncreative' moments. The more honestly one can accept that, the quicker these moments will pass.

Life is good, after all...and that's what stays with me, even now, even when I'm about to be packed off to Poland.

Every day I shall put my papers in order and every day I shall say farewell. And the real farewell, when it comes, will only be a small outward confirmation of what has been accomplished within me from day to day.

Every word born of an inner necessity - writing must never be anything else.

We should be willing to act as a balm for all wounds.