But, if you have nothing at all to create, then perhaps you create yourself.

Understanding does not cure evil, but it is a definite help, inasmuch as one can cope with a comprehensible darkness.

There is rarely a creative man who does not have to pay a high price for the divine spark of his great gifts . . . the human element is frequently bled for the benefit of the creative element.

Knowing your own darkness is the best method for dealing with the darknesses of other people.

The price of hating other human beings is loving one's self less

The most terrifying thing is to accept oneself completely