When power leads man toward arrogance, poetry reminds him of his limitations. When power narrows the area of man's concern, poetry reminds him of the richness and diversity of existence. When power corrupts, poetry cleanses.

I hated every minute of training, but I said, 'Don't quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.'

A nickel ain't worth a dime anymore.

How much more grievous are the consequences of anger than the causes of it.

Two possibilities exist: Either we are alone in the Universe or we are not. Both are equally terrifying.

I long, as does every human being, to be at home wherever I find myself.