Beauty makes one lose one's head. Poetry is born of this decapitation

The poet is at the disposal of the night. His role is humble, he must clean house and await its due visitation.

The ultimate politeness in art consists of speaking only to those who are able to uncover and measure its relationships. Anything else is symbolic, and symbolism is merely transcendental imagery.

What is style? For many people, a very complicated way of saying very simple things. According to us, a very simple way of saying very complicated things.

Artists can no more speak about their work, than plants can speak about horticulture.

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

Whatever the world condemns you for, make it your own. It is yourself.