The critical opinions of a writer should always be taken with a large grain of salt. For the most part, they are manifestations of his debate with himself as to what he should do next and what he should avoid.

A false enchantment can all too easily last a lifetime.

All sins tend to be addictive, and the terminal point of addiction is damnation.

Criticism should be a casual conversation.

Soft as the earth is mankind and both need to be altered.

Composing mortals with immortal fire.

Those who will not reason, perish in the act. Those who will not act, perish for that reason.