The desire of representation exists only insofar as the original is always deferred. It is only in the absence of the original that representation can take place.

The greatest evil that can befall man is that he should come to think ill of himself.

Not everyone who has a savant skill I would equate with a genius.

Organized money hates me--and I welcome their hatred!

He that will be served must bee patient.

One of the most satisfying aspects of writing is that it can open in us deep wells of hidden treasures that are beautiful for us as well as for others to see.

Without resistance you can do nothing

I don't have this fantasy about marriage anymore. Everyone says it takes hard work. Well, it kind of does - and I'm much more pragmatic about romance than I used to be.

Think for one minute of those who have loved you up into this day.

Poor people have sh*tty lobbyists.

I've always thought there was something very marvelous and magical about mirrors, and that they are connected to memory as well.