I believe in art that conceals art.

The writer's job is not to write a novel, hold it up and say, “Here I am,” but to write a novel, hold it up and say, “Here YOU are.

... I distrust manifest knowledge.

Never let money control you. I'd rather see someone spend every red cent and relish his/her life than scrimp, obsess, and pinch the pennies. There's something repugnant about a person who centers his life around money.

I don't expect executives to be creative but I do expect them to have courage.

Do not judge. Never presume to judge another human being anyway. That's up to heaven.

I still miss those I loved who are no longer with me but I find I am grateful for having loved them. The gratitude has finally conquered the loss.