The more material we lose, the less we have. The less we have, the more we win.

Chance or fate has, yes, participation in your life. But how much it happens, it's up to you.

I look forward to an America which will not be afraid of grace and beauty

He looked around. The room, a few suitcases, some belongings, a handful of well-read books_ a man needed few things to live. And it was good not to get used to many things when life was unsettled. Again and again one had to abandon them or they were taken away. One should be ready to leave every day. That was the reason he had lived alone_ when one was on the move one should not have anything that could bind one. Nothing that could stir the heart. The adventure_ but nothing more.

The highest duty of the writer is to remain true to himself and let the chips fall where they may. In serving his vision of the truth the artist best serves his nation.

Everything is going to be all right. Miracles happen every day.