Embraces do not matter; they merely indicate the will to love and may as well be followed by defeat as victory. But disregard means that now there needs to be no straining of the eyes, no stretching forth of the hands, no pressing of the lips, because theirs is such a union that they are no longer aware of the division of their flesh.

It is astonishing how the human animal survives its misfortunes.

Nobody likes having salt rubbed into their wounds, even if it is the salt of the earth.

It seemed a good idea at the time.

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

My memory is certainly in my hands. I can remember things only if I have a pencil and I can write with it and I can play with it. ... I think your hand concentrates for you. I don't know why it should be so.

A good cause has to be careful of the company it keeps.