The great thing to learn about life is, first, not to do what you don't want to do, and, second, to do what you do want to do.
I was as repelled by the French as I was attracted by their country.
I defied nothing at all. I ignored the law because I didn't know it existed. It didn't occur to me that anyone would want to curb my inspiration.
I have always fought for ideas - until I learned that it isn't ideas but grief, struggle, and flashes of vision which enlighten.
