The very existence of libraries affords the best evidence that we may yet have hope for the future of man

The greatness of literature cannot be determined solely by literary standards though we must remember that whether it is literature or not can be determined only by literary standards.

If you want it you must obtain it by great labor.

In our rhythm of earthly life we tire of light. We are glad when the day ends, when the play ends; and ecstasy is too much pain.

Stand on the highest pavement of the stair- Lean on a garden urn- Weave, weave the sunlight in your hair.

There are flood and drought over the eyes and in the mouth, dead water and dead sand contending for the upper hand. The parched eviscerate soil gapes at the vanity of toil, laughs without mirth. This is the death of the earth.

So I find words I never thought to speak In streets I never thought I should revisit When I left my body on a distant shore.