I think that one possible definition of our modern culture is that it is one in which nine-tenths of our intellectuals can't read any poetry.
“One of my rules is never explain. A writer is a lot like a magician, if you explain how the trick works then a lot of the magic turns mundane.”
“The first duty of a human being is to assume the right functional relationship to society - more briefly, to find your real job, and do it.”