If we want to be sincere, we must admit that there is a well-nourished love and an ill-nourished love. And the rest is literature.

Look for a long time at what pleases you, and a longer time at what pains you.

At the top of the iron staircase leading to the stage, the good, dry, dusty warmth wraps me round like a comfortable dirty cloak.

I did not look for her, because I was afraid of dispelling the mystery we attach to people whom we know only casually.

What a wonderful life I've had! I only wish I'd realized it sooner.

beautiful December grapes, blue as plums, every grape a little skinful of sweet, tasteless water

Never touch a butterfly's wing with your finger.