For me to read a good novel without enjoying a cup of coffee or a cup of tea or a nice glass of wine in the process would be like having water without the wet. It's simply impossible.

As a working professional in the entertainment industry, I have come to truly cherish both my creative freedom and my independence. Because I, for one, know how precious and priceless they are.

It is not the strength, but the duration, of great sentiments that makes great men.

I'm one of those people who loves to fly.

Japan is an important ally of ours. Japan and the United States of the Western industrialized capacity, 60 percent of the GNP, two countries. That's a statement in and of itself.

Ah, in this world, where every guiding thread Ends suddenly in the one sure centre, death, The visionary hand of Might-have-been Alone can fill Desire's cup to the brim!

Contempt for others, like masturbation, is best as a secret pleasure.

All of the religions are looking after the poor. At least leave me alone to look after the rich. I am the rich man's guru.

By understanding how all things arise together, you shift from viewing yourself as acting upon and realizing all things, to a new vision of seeing all things coming forth and realizing you.

Freedom can't be kept for nothing. If you set a high value on liberty, you must set a low value on everything else.

The writer's joy is the thought that can become emotion, the emotion that can wholly become a thought.