“The simple step of a courageous individual is not to take part in the lie. "One word of truth outweighs the world.”

“And the truth must finally lie in that which every oppressed individual feels within himself but hasn't the courage to express”

“Words are easy; lies as simple as parting your lips and breathing.”

“One simple test of the claim that the pleasure in the world outweighs the pain…is to compare the feelings of an animal that is devouring another with those of the animal being devoured.”

“The simple truth is that being a creative artist takes courage; it’s not a job for the faint of heart. It takes courage each and every time you put a book or poem or painting before the public, because it is, in fact, enormously revealing.”

“An unbelieved truth can hurt a man much more than a lie. It takes great courage to back truth unacceptable to our times. There's a punishment for it, and it's usually crucifixion.”