White... is not a mere absence of colour; it is a shining and affirmative thing, as fierce as red, as definite as black... God paints in many colours; but He never paints so gorgeously, I had almost said so gaudily, as when He paints in white.

Poets do not go mad, but chess players do.

I still think sincere pessimism the unpardonable sin.

Paradox - Truth standing on her head to get attention.

There is one thing which gives radiance to everything. It is the idea of something around the corner.

I am a journalist and have no earthly motives except curiosity and personal vanity.

To be simple is the best thing in the world; to be modest is the next best thing. I am not sure about being quiet.