The ultimate politeness in art consists of speaking only to those who are able to uncover and measure its relationships. Anything else is symbolic, and symbolism is merely transcendental imagery. Diary of an Unknown (1988)
It insists on living its own life. It becomes the pretext for a thousand misunderstandings that go by the name of glory... Diary of an Unknown (1988)
Man seeks to escape himself in myth, and does so by any means at his disposal... unnable to withdraw into himself, he disguises himself. Diary of an Unknown (1988)
Be a mere assistant to your unconscious. Do only half the work. The rest will do itself. Diary of an Unknown (1988)
One is either judge or accused. The judge sits, the accused stands. Live on your feet. Diary of an Unknown (1988)
Do not close the circle. Leave it open. Descartes closes the circle. Pascal leaves it open. Rousseau's triumph over the encyclopedists is to have left his circle open when they closed theirs. Diary of an Unknown (1988)