There must be no worse punishment to a totalitarian nation than the withdrawal of capital.

It is possible to stand around with a cocktail in one's hand and talk with everyone, which means with no one.

Take whatever you can from others, and when there is nothing left, forget about them.

In London, the weather would affect me negatively. I react strongly to light. If it is cloudy and raining, there are clouds and rain in my soul.

I always have a sense of trembling, but so does a compass, after all.

I am inspired by human sexuality. The act itself is mechanical and holds little interest to me.

There are many types of participation. One can observe so intensely that one becomes part of the action, but without being an active participant.