I have no preconceptions. Whatever I see, I swallow immediately. Just as it is, unmisted by love or dislike. I am not cruel, only truthful.

I am disabused of all faith, and see too clearly.

And I identify too closely with my reading, with my writing.

I like people, but to learn about one individual always appeals to me more than anything.

I know the bottom, she says. I know it with my great tap root: It is what you fear. I do not fear it: I have been there.

Love life day by day, color by color, touch by touch.

I may never be happy, but tonight I am content. At times like this I'd call myself a fool to ask for more.