“Expression and communication are essential; without these, civilization ends.”

“The art of effective listening is essential to clear communication, and clear communication is necessary to management success.”

“These studies are the result of my attempt to extract the essence of literature. Literature is either the essential or nothing. I believe that the Evil—an acute form of Evil—which it expresses, has a sovereign value for us. But this concept does not exclude morality: on the contrary, it demands a 'hypermorality.'Literature is communication. Communication requires loyalty. A rigorous morality results from complicity in the knowledge of Evil, which is the basis of intense communication.—Literature and Evil”

“I believe empathy is the most essential quality of civilization.”

“Respectful communication under conflict or opposition is an essential and truly awe-inspiring ability.”

“Self-expression must pass into communication for its fulfillment.”