Twice in his life Eugene Victor Debs took the long leap to the Ultima Thule of prison, passing beyond the realm of the acceptable into the nonacceptable, from respectability into the criminal community of the monster who was an enemy to the people.

we live our fate before we realize exactly what it is.

I don't believe there can be a poetic novel without political consciousness. I have a strong political conscience.

I never fantasized or invented a thing, not one thing. I knew every single thing I ever wrote about.

I knew Anais Nin, who called me after I had been away for a few years. She was seeking help because at that time no one would give her a decent review. She was made fun of.

Twice in his life Eugene Victor Debs took the long leap to the Ultima Thule of prison, passing beyond the realm of the acceptable into the nonacceptable, from respectability into the criminal community of the monster who was an enemy to the people.

If there is no certain reality, the idea of following a leader must be scrutinized.