In the face of an obstacle which is impossible to overcome, stubbornness is stupid.

History suggests that capitalism is a necessary condition for political freedom. Clearly it is not a sufficient condition.

I got along better with the guys than with the girls. Only two girls came up to talk to me. Later I found out they were telling their boyfriends 'If you talk to her I'll kill you.' It's always rough with that high school thing.

My mother was the most beautiful woman I ever saw. All I am I owe to my mother. I attribute all my success in life to the moral, intellectual and physical education I received from her.

One does not love a place the less for having suffered in it, unless it has been all suffering, nothing but suffering.

Sometimes I do wonder what college would have been like. But I made my decision.

Even cats grow lonely and anxious.

Desire is a bonfire that burns with greater fury, asking for more fuel. Desire is the sole cause of sorrow and distress.

Censorship ends in logical completeness when nobody is allowed to read any books except the books that nobody reads.

Literature - creative literature - unconcerned with sex, is inconceivable.

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