The algebraic sum of all the transformations occurring in a cyclical process can only be positive, or, as an extreme case, equal to no

Literature is the supreme means by which you renew your sensuous and emotional life and learn a new awareness.

When you plant the seeds, wait patiently to see the ripen fruits.

"We trust Sir that God is on our side." "It is more important to know that we are on God's side."

I can't distract myself enough here, for sketches to a new opera are constantly buzzing around in my head, to the extent that I need all my strength to wrest myself from them.

Dress simply. If you wear a dinner jacket, don't wear anything else on it ... like lunch or dinner.

People wait in line to see me, saying there's plenty of living to be done even if you have an HIV diagnosis. People say they are 10- or 15-year survivors and still moving forward.

The rich will always betray the poor.

Blood is a juice of rarest quality. [Ger., Blut ist ein ganz beondrer Saft.]

I don't think in terms of results at all. I think: what next insanity can I shock the world with?

Anyone who thinks small towns are friendlier than big cities lives in a big city.