"It is rarely that you see an American writer who is not hopelessly sane." — Margaret Anderson

I have always fought for ideas - until I learned that it isn't ideas but grief, struggle, and flashes of vision which enlighten.

Self-preservation is the first responsibility.

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.