Sons have always a rebellious wish to be disillusioned by that which charmed their fathers.
I wanted to change the world. But I have found that the only thing one can be sure of changing is oneself.
Cynical realism is the intelligent man’s best excuse for doing nothing in an intolerable situation.
The finest works of art are precious, among other reasons, because they make it possible for us to know, if only imperfectly and for a little while, what it actually feels like to think subtly and feel nobly.
The secret of genius is to carry the spirit of the child into old age, which mean never losing your enthusiasm.