Few books are more thrilling than certain confessions, but they must be honest, and the author must have something to confess."

"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."

A man would never get the notion of writing a book on the peculiar situation of the human male.

"One is not born, but rather becomes, a woman.""

"If you live long enough, you'll see that every victory turns into a defeat."