Any startling piece of work has a subversive element in it, a delicious element often. Subversion is only disagreeable when read more

Any startling piece of work has a subversive element in it, a delicious element often. Subversion is only disagreeable when it manifests in political or social activity. In what we call art, it's one of the most desirable characteristics of a piece of work.

I am bigger than anything that can happen to me.

I am bigger than anything that can happen to me.

I've had a few arguments with people, but I never carry a grudge. You know
why? While you're carrying a read more

I've had a few arguments with people, but I never carry a grudge. You know
why? While you're carrying a grudge, they're out dancing.

A man who suffers before it is necessary,
suffers more than is
necessary.

A man who suffers before it is necessary,
suffers more than is
necessary.

Honesty is as much saying everything as it is saying what is true.

Honesty is as much saying everything as it is saying what is true.

I felt once more how simple and frugal a thing is happiness: a glass of wine, a roast chestnut, a read more

I felt once more how simple and frugal a thing is happiness: a glass of wine, a roast chestnut, a wretched little brazier, the sound of the sea. Nothing else.

As a housewife, I feel that if the kids are still alive
when my husband gets home from work, then read more

As a housewife, I feel that if the kids are still alive
when my husband gets home from work, then hey, I've done my job.

It takes guts to get out of the ruts.

It takes guts to get out of the ruts.

I am not a saint, unless you think of a saint as a sinner who keeps on trying.

I am not a saint, unless you think of a saint as a sinner who keeps on trying.