Society does not consist of individuals but expresses the sum of interrelations, the relations within which these individuals stand.

When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, 'I used everything you gave me'.

At fifteen my mind was directed to study, and at thirty I knew where to stand.

When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, 'I used everything you gave me.

You don't know how hard I've tried to be left standing all by myself.

Never ask people. Not about your work. Don't you know what you want? How can you stand it, not to know?