"To “seek inspiration” has always seemed to me a ridiculous and absurd fancy: inspiration cannot be sought out; it must find the poet."

"I would rather be a good poet than a good man."

"I am a great admirer of the Russian people, and I believe they are a great people."

"I am always astonished at the ease with which people accept the most incredible things, provided they are presented with a serious face."

"There are two kinds of fools: one knows not what he does, and the other knows not what he says."