Craftsmanship isn't like water in an earthen pot, to be taken out by the dipperful until it's empty. No, the more drawn out the more remains.

Most cats do not approach humans recklessly. The possibility of concealed weapons, clods or sticks, tend to make them reserved. Homeless cats in particular-with some justification, unfortunately-consider humans their natural enemies. Much ceremony must be observed, and a number of diplomatic feelers put out, before establishing a state of truce.

I intend to follow the path of virtue. It will not be overcrowded.

The art is more important than the artist. The work is more important than the person who does it. You must be prepared to sacrifice all the you could possibly have, be, or do; you must be willing to go all the way for your art. If it is a question between choosing between your life and a work of art -- any work of art -- your decision is made for you.

It is harsh enough for each man to bear his own wound. But he who leads bears the wounds of all who follow him.

Neither refuse to give help when it is needed,... nor refuse to accept it when it is offered.

If writers learn more from their books than do readers, perhaps I may have begun to learn.