Don't ask to live in tranquil times. Literature doesn't grow there.

About all you can do in life is be who you are. Some people will love you for you. Most will love you for what you can do for them, and some won't like you at all.

I believe you are your work. Don't trade the stuff of your life, time, for nothing more than dollars. That's a rotten bargain.

I became a lesbian because of women, because women are beautiful, strong, and compassionate.

Armies are dependent on youthful male ignorance.

I've met many irresponsible people in my life but never an irresponsible cat.

What's the point of prolonging your life if you don't enjoy it? It's your body. Do whatever you want with it. Better to wear out than rust over.