Art is wine and experience is the brandy we distill from it

The great book for you is the book that has the most to say to you at the moment when you are reading. I do not mean the book that is most instructive, but the book that feeds your spirit. And that depends on your age, your experience, your psychological and spiritual need.

I do not 'get' ideas; ideas get me.

Admission is free but the taxation is mortal. You come when you can, and leave when you must. The show is continuous. Good-night.

Fanaticism is . . . overcompensation for doubt.

Fanaticism is overcompensation for doubt.