For darkness restores what light cannot repair.

For darkness restores what light cannot repair.

Poetry is what is gained in translation.

What's happening in Russia is devoid of autobiographical interest for me. Maybe it's egocentric. Whatever it is, feel free to use it.

I didn't want to be either the cre`me de la cre`me or a martyr. I'd rather be a novelty, especially in a democracy that doesn't understand the language I write in.

Bad literature is a form of treason.

The real history of consciousness starts with one's first lie.