A poet, qua poet, has only one political duty, namely, in his own writing to set an example of the correct use of his mother tongue, which is always being corrupted. When words lose their meaning, physical force takes over.

Whatever the field under discussion, those who engage in debate must not only believe in each other's good faith, but also in their capacity to arrive at the truth.

God bless the USA, so large, so friendly, and so rich.

All good art is in the nature of a letter written to amuse a sick friend. Too much art, particularly in our time, is only a letter written to oneself.

We are all here on earth to help others; what on earth the others are here for I don't know.

In addition to English, at least one ancient language, probably Greek or Hebrew, and two modern languages would be required.

Had Greek civilization never existed ... we would never have become fully conscious.