The artist, like the God of creation, remains within or behi... - James Joyce

"Writing in English is the most ingenious torture ever devised for sins committed in previous lives. The English reading public explains the reason why."

"Irresponsibility is part of the pleasure of all art; it is the part the schools cannot recognize."

"All things are inconstant except the faith in the soul, which changes all things and fills their inconstancy with light."

"Your battles inspired me - not the obvious material battles but those that were fought and won behind your forehead."

"Interpretations of interpretations interpreted."