Do nothing and hope the enemy fades away.

To be turned from one's course by men's opinions, by blame, and by misrepresentation shows a man unfit to hold an office.

...kissing me with a violence that was terrifying and yet, somehow, the summit of all my tenderest dreams.

Certainly, it is more reasonable to devote one's life to women than to postage stamps, old snuff-boxes, or even to paintings and statues.

Strength is Happiness.

For me the challenge isn't to be different but to be consistent.

People sort of know me for that solo piano music I did.

Every time I reform in one direction I go overboard in another.

I would want to teach my children someday that they should strive to be successful.

If you sacrifice your art because of some woman, or some man, or for some color, or for some wealth, you can't be trusted.

I write longer sentences than most of the others, maybe because I probably like Henry James more than they do.

It was wicked meeting Nelson Mandela.