good literature substitutes for an experience which we have not oursleves lived through.

The one and only substitute for experience which we have not ourselves had is art, literature

The sole substitute for an experience which we have not ourselves lived through is art and literature.

A great writer is, so to speak, a second government in his country. And for that reason no regime has ever loved great writers, only minor ones.

It is not because the truth is too difficult to see that we make mistakes... we make mistakes because the easiest and most comfortable course for us is to seek insight where it accords with our emotions - especially selfish ones.

Own only what you can carry with you; know language, know countries, know people. Let your memory be your travel bag.