The permanent temptation of life is to confuse dreams with reality. The permanent defeat of life comes when dreams are surrendered to reality.

I was brought up in the great tradition of the late nineteenth century: that a writer never complains, never explains and never disdains.

Don't put off for tomorrow what you can do today because if you enjoy it today, you can do it again tomorrow.

It takes courage to know when you ought to be afraid.

During my lifetime I have met dozens of writers and photographers in dozens of different countries. But I have encountered no one who could both write and photograph with the artistry of Robert Vavra.

The arrogance of the artist is a very profound thing, and it fortifies you.

Rampaging horsemen can conquer; only the city can civilize.