Very odd, old age. Always knew it would happen, if I was lucky. I just didn't expect it so soon.

We are here to add to the sum of human goodness. To prove the thing exists.

Lucky people should hide. Pray the days of wrath do not visit their home.

That is my story, simply told. Please do not ask again. I have told you in order to issue a warning. I have been damaged. Damaged people are dangerous. They know they can survive.

To appear unambitious amongst the ambitious is to invite loathing or fear. To be in the game, but not playing with intent to win, is to be the enemy.

Poetry has never let me down. Without poetry, I would have found life less comprehensible, less bearable and infinitely less enjoyable.

There is an eternal landscape, a geography of the soul; we search for its outline all our lives.