Emotion resulting from a work of art is only of value when it is not obtained by sentimental blackmail.

Mirrors should think longer before they reflect.

I have not looked at a newspaper in twenty years; if one is brought into the room, I flee. This is not because I am indifferent but because one cannot follow every road.

The worst tragedy for a poet is to be admired through being misunderstood.

Man seeks to escape himself in myth, and does so by any means at his disposal. Drugs, alcohol, or lies. Unable to withdraw into himself, he disguises himself. Lies and inaccuracy give him a few moments of comfort.

Do as the beautiful woman: see to your figure and your petticoats. Though, of course, I am not speaking literally.

An original artist is unable to copy. So he has only to copy in order to be original.