I like small books. I like durable books. I like plain books. I like small type and thin pages.

I want to say less, and it's easier to say less.

We tire differently if we love or love not.

I am clearer in my mind and a bit less confused than I used to be.

The books turn out to be about things afterwards. I don't go into them with concepts, for the most part.

Clarity is the most important thing to me - in thinking - and so I try in the books to be as clear as possible.

If Americans are to read something that is difficult, they will only do so supposing they will be admired for having done it.