Westward the course of empire takes its way.

The fickleness of the women I love is only equaled by the infernal constancy of the women who love me.

I can never be safe; I always try and go against the grain. As soon as I accomplish one thing, I just set a higher goal. That's how I've gotten to where I am.

The true poet is a man who is always in love with life.

The novel is the great art form of lying in order to tell the truth.

我今天才知道，我之所以漂泊就是在向你靠近。