The horse is the only animal into which one can bang nails.

Talent is like money; you don't have to have some to talk about it.

Wrinkles are engraved smiles.

I find that when I do not think of myself I do not think at all.

In the most complete friendship there is always a little empty space, like the space in an egg.

Writing is the only profession where no one considers you ridiculous if you earn no money.

Literature is an occupation in which you have to keep proving your talent to people who have none