“If I vibrate with vibrations other than yours, must you conclude that my flesh is insensitive?”

“Realities disguised as symbols are, for me, new realities that are immeasurably preferable. I make an effort to take them at their word. To grasp, to carry out the diktat of images to the letter.”

“If there is horror, it is for those who speak indifferently of the next war. If there is hate, it is for hateful qualities, not nations. If there is love, it is because this alone kept me alive.”

“How much has to be explored and discarded before reaching the naked flesh of feeling.”

“I must have flowers, always, and always.”

“Risk more than others think is safe. Care more than others think is wise. Dream more than others think is practical. Expect more than others think is possible”

“The richness I achieve comes from nature, the source of my inspiration. ”