Words are loneliness.

When one is trying to do something beyond his known powers it is useless to seek the approval of friends. Friends are at their best in moments of defeat.

There are only three things to be done with a woman. You can love her, suffer for her, or turn her into literature.

Were there a Christian so faithful to his God as I was to her we would all be Jesus Christ today.

Develop an interest in life as you see it; the people, things, literature, music - the world is so rich, simply throbbing with rich treasures, beautiful souls and interesting people. Forget yourself.

It was here in Big Sur that I first learned to say 'amen.'

The light of Greece opened my eyes, penetrated my pores, expanded my whole being.