A man's truest self realizations might require him, above all, to learn to close his eyes: to let himself be taken unawares, to follow his dark angel, to risk his illegal instincts.

Be a mere assistant to your unconscious. Do only half the work. The rest will do itself.

Good music resembles something. It resembles the composer.

It is excruciating to be an unbeliever with a spirit that is deeply religious.

The cinema is death at work.

I am burning myself up and will always do so.

A true poet does not bother to be poetical. Nor does a nursery gardener scent his roses.