你的灵魂活不下去是因为我。

Poetry is the language of a state of crisis.

The only sensible ends of literature are, first, the pleasurable toil of writing; second, the gratification of one's family and friends; and lastly, the solid cash.

最难坦白的不是犯罪的事情，而是荒谬和可耻的事情。

一个人的工作不过是通过艺术的迂回，缓慢地重新发现两三个伟大而简单的形象，在这些形象面前，他的心第一次敞开。

The passion for office among members of Congress is very great, if not absolutely disreputable.