In art as in politics we must deal with people as they are not as we wish them to be. Only by working with the real can you get closer to the ideal.

Leroy bet me I couldn't find a pot of gold at the end, and I told him that was a stupid bet because the rainbow was enough.

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

compromise is the work of mature people.

People who care for you inevitably become beautiful.

Every action is either strong or weak, and when every action is strong we are successful.

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.