If you never left anything or anyone there would be no room for the new. Naturally, to move on is an infidelity -- to others, to the past, to old notions of oneself. Perhaps every day should contain at least one essential infidelity or necessary betrayal. It would be an optimistic, hopeful act, guaranteeing belief in the future -- a declaration that things can be not only different but better.

Nothing can be repaired or advanced but only accepted

I am determined to live without illusions. I want to look at reality straight. Without hiding.

What a quality of innocence people have when they don't expect to be harmed.

Please remove your watch,' he said. 'In my domain time isn't a factor.

I guess writing is a kind of therapy in the sense that there are things you need to say and you say them, and better out than in.

Security and safety were the reward of dullness.