But let us not too hastily triumph in the shame of Sparta, lest we aggravate our own condemnation.
“I have a confidence about my life that comes from standing tall on my own two feet.”
“Very few people possess true artistic ability. It is therefore both unseemly and unproductive to irritate the situation by making an effort. If you have a burning, restless urge to write or paint, simply eat something sweet and the feeling will pass.”