Each of them is inhabited by a bland demon, as the German metaphysicians used to call that which gets into a man and makes him creative, not so forcibly that it turns them away from criticism, but valid enough to give them the right to speak with the authority of artists.

Her tall figure, swathed in black, looking like some strange eccentric bird... she seemed like an ageing princess come home from exile.

I can believe things that are true and I can believe things that aren't true and I can believe things where nobody knows if they're true or not. ... I believe …

It is a part of the poet's work to show each man what he sees but does not know he sees.

What the artist wishes to do - as far as you are concerned - is to take you out of yourself. As far as he is concerned, he wishes to express himself.

There's a kind of silliness in the theater about what one contributes to a show. The producer obviously contributes the money... but must the actor contribute …

When I look back at Stairs to the Roof... I see its faults very plainly, as plainly as you may see them, but still I do not feel apologetic about this play. Un…