To make oneself an object, to make oneself passive, is a very different thing from being a passive object.

Arts and Artists

In order for the artist to have a world to express he must first be situated in this world, oppressed or oppressing, resigned or rebellious, a man among men.

Genius

One is not born a genius, one becomes a genius.

Guilt

Defending the truth is not something one does out of a sense of duty or to allay guilt complexes, but is a reward in itself.

Parents and Parenting

It's frightening to think that you mark your children merely by being yourself. It seems unfair. You can't assume the responsibility for everything you do --or don't do.

Sales

Buying is a profound pleasure.

Service

One's life has value so long as one attributes value to the life of others, by means of love, friendship, indignation and compassion.