The generation that had information, but no context. Butter, but no bread. Craving, but no longing.

People like to warn you that by the time you reach the middle of your life, passion will begin to feel like a meal eaten long ago, which you remember with great tenderness.

A patient willingness to defer dividends is a hallmark of individual maturity.

The duty to be alive is the same as the duty to become oneself, to develop into the individual one potentially is.

Thou shalt not steal the shekels of thine audience with a play which doth not let them know what the hell goeth on.

He who offers God a second place offers Him no place.

Nothing is a thing: it's nothing. So I can imagine a place where there's not even nothing.

The supreme object of life is to live. Few people live. It is true life only to realize one's own perfection, to make one's every dream a reality.

I've always really enjoyed sharing my work with others. I find it really hard if I don't think the work will exist outside of my own apartment.

One kind kiss before we part, Drop a tear and bid adieu; Though we sever, my fond heart Till we meet shall pant for you.

However, music and women I cannot but give way to, whatever my business is.

If there are people who like the work you've done, because of that, they like you and want your autograph and to take a photo, that's really gratifying. You have to be appreciative.