The unsuccessful bully can always become the father of a family.

Any authentic work of art must start an argument between the artist and his audience.

The day was so delightful that I wished one could live slowly as one can play music slowly.

There was too much hatred in the world; it was manifestly as dangerous as gunpowder, yet people let it lie about, in the way of ignition.

I always have beauty around me, for I have but to go to my piano, and trace one of the million designs that have been made by my masters.

Journalism: an ability to meet the challenge of filling the space.

No great thing happens suddenly.