If you expect the worst from a person, you can't ever be disappointed... The pessimist takes a sort of gloomy pleasure in observing the depths to which human behaviour can sink. The more sin he sees, the more his belief in Original Sin is confirmed. Everyone likes to have his deepest convictions confirmed; that is one of the most abiding of human satisfaction.
Anthony BurgessWhat critics often ask for is the impossible, though this may be a salutary means of extending the borders of art.
Anthony BurgessThere is, in fact, not much point in writing a novel unless you can show the possibility of moral transformation, or an increase in wisdom, operating in your chief character or characters.
Anthony BurgessCome with uncle and hear all proper. Hear angel trumpets and devil trombones...you are invited!
Anthony Burgess