For now, let us simply observe that the assault on human dignity is one of the prime goals of the visitation of fear, a prelude to the domination of the mind and the triumph of power

Romance is the sweetening of the soulWith fragrance offered by the stricken heart.

Books and all forms of writing are terror to those who wish to suppress truth.

For the fire consumes all but the arsonist.

I grew up in an atmosphere where words were an integral part of culture.

But theater, because of its nature, both text, images, multimedia effects, has a wider base of communication with an audience. That's why I call it the most social of the various art forms.

Each time I think I've created time for myself, along comes a throwback to disrupt my private space.

Under a dictatorship, a nation ceases to exist. All that remains is a fiefdom, a planet of slaves regimented by aliens from outer space.

I'm not one of those writers I learned about who get up in the morning, put a piece of paper in their typewriter machine and start writing. That I've never understood.

And I believe that the best learning process of any kind of craft is just to look at the work of others.

Power is domination, control, and therefore a very selective form of truth which is a lie.

Perhaps, one of our greatest challenges as a nation, as a people, as human beings making sure that our grandkids can live on this Earth.

A full, rich drawing style is a drawback.

The Japanese people are usually very prudent, even when they are convinced change is necessary.

Those philosophers who believe in the absolute logic of truth have never had to discuss it on close terms with a woman.

I said in my heart that, rather than have war, I would give up my country.

If you would keep your soul From spotted sight or sound, Live like the velvet mole; Go burrow underground.

I accomplished something big and that's a memory I will never forget.

As I look back on what I have written, I can see that the very persons who have taken away my time are those who have given me something to say.

Without music I would never, ever have travelled anywhere.

I'm basically a poetry scholar, and I'm happier here in my studio with my row of Chinese dictionaries than I am, frankly, at Lincoln Center.