New skin, a new land! And a land of liberty, if that is possible! I chose the geology of a land that was new to me.

When I paint, the Sea Roars Others Splash about in the bath

Geniuses must never die, the progress of mankind depends on us

I dedicate this novel to Gala, who was constantly by my side while I was writing it, who was the good fairy of my equilibrium, who banished the salamanders of my doubts and strengthened the lions of certainties.

Dali was Renaissance man converted to psychoanalysis.

Physiological expenditure is a superficial way of self-expression. People who incline toward physical love accomplish nothing at all.

When the creations of a genius collide with the mind of a layman, and produce an empty sound, there is little doubt as to which is at fault.