It was difficult being a conscientious objector in the 1940's, but I felt I had to stick to my guns.

One is and is not in the centre of the maelstrom of it all.

There are some things one remembers even though they may never have happened.

All that happens is that the destruction of human beings - unless they're Americans - is called collateral damage.

The past is what you remember, imagine you remember, convince yourself you remember, or pretend you remember.

Language in art remains a highly ambiguous transaction, a quicksand, a trampoline, a frozen pool which might give way under you ... at any time.

Good writing excites me, and makes life worth living.

I don't think there's been any writer like Samuel Beckett. He's unique. He was a most charming man and I used to send him my plays.

I never think of myself as wise. I think of myself as possessing a critical intelligence which I intend to allow to operate.

Don't forget the earth's about five thousand million years old, at least. Who can afford to live in the past?

This particular nurse said, Cancer cells are those which have forgotten how to die. I was so struck by this statement.

paling tidak lewat air mata, kita masih punya ketulusan jiwa. meski di satu sisi kita sering merasa kesepian

Life’s a marathon, not a sprint.

Your calling is in what you can do without noticing time

My idea of absolute happiness is to be in bed on a rainy day, with my blankie, my cat, and my dog.

Small earthquake in Chile. Not many dead.

Things denied, things untold, things hidden and disguised.

Definitely being a mom changes your perspective on everything.

It's exciting to think that something I'm involved in is touching so many people in so many cultures.

Poetry is not a waiting room where one stays overnight...every word is war.

All of the truly important battles are waged within the self. (7)