"The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion."

"The great advantage of being a writer is that you can spy on people. You're there, listening to every word, but part of you is observing. Everything is useful to a writer, every scrap, even the longest and most boring of luncheon parties."

Think wrongly, if you please, but in all cases, think for yourself.