I would rather be a superb meteor, every atom of me in magnificent glow, than a sleepy and permanent planet. - Jack London

He wastes his time over his writing, trying to accomplish what geniuses and rare men with college educations sometimes accomplish.

the human soul is a lonely thing

The fortunate man is the one who cannot take more than a couple of drinks without becoming intoxicated. The unfortunate wight is the one who can take many glasses without betraying a sign; who must take numerous glasses in order to get the ‘kick’.