"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."
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