The most important thing in life is style. That is, the style of ones existence-the characteristic mode of ones actions-is basically, ultimately what matters. For if man defines himself by doing, then style is doubly definitive, because style describes the doing.

A spirit cannot soar with only one wing.

Love easily confuses us because it is always in flux between illusion and substance, between memory and wish, between contentment and need.

there are two kinds of people in this world : those who believe there are two kinds of people in this world and those who are smart enough to know better.

I journey to the east, where I have been told, there are men who have taught death some manners.

We all dream profusely every night, yet by morning we've forgotten ninety percent of what went on. That's why poets are such important members of society. Poets remember our dreams for us.

People are never perfect, but love can be.