We are funny creatures. We don't see the stars as they are, so why do we love them? They are not small gold objects, but endless fire.

But privately when things got very bad I often looked into books to see whether I could find some helpful words, and one day I read, "The forgiveness of sins is perpetual and righteousness first is not required." This impressed me so deeply that I went around saying it to myself. But then I forgot which book it was.

The best and purest human beings, from the beginning of time, have understood that life is sacred.

There are times when the most practical thing is to lie down.

Humankind struggles with collective powers for its freedom, the individual struggles with dehumanization for the possession of his soul.

The flesh would shrink and go, the blood would dry, but no one believes in his mind of minds or heart of hearts that the pictures do stop.

I’ve had all the monstrosity I want.