A superhuman will is needed in order to write, and I am only a man.

One must always hope when one is desperate, and doubt when one hopes.

Success is a consequence and must not be a goal. I've never sought it (though I desire it) and seek it less and less.

Do not imagine you can exorcise what oppresses you in life by giving vent to it in art.

Casting aspersions on those we love always does something to loosen our ties. We shouldn't maltreat our idols: the gilt comes off on our hands.

The principal thing in the world is to keep the soul aloft.

Talent is long patience.