We are told we must choose - the old or the new. In fact, we must choose both. What is a life if not a series of negotiations between the old and the new?

One man thinks before he acts. Another man thinks after he acts. Each is of the opinon that the other thinks too much.

Etymologically, 'patient' means sufferer.

What interests me is to understand the nature of the modern.

A great writer has all 4 - but you can still be a good writer with only 1 and 2.

Translation is the circulatory system of the world's literatures

Passion paralyzes good taste.