There is nothing sadder than the cheerful letters of the dead, expressing hopes that were never fulfilled, ambitions that were never achieved, dreams cut off before they could come to fruition.

Getting an idea for a book is not the problem, but you need 300 ideas - an idea a page.

His masculinity was only too apparent

love has a very dulling effect on the brain

If someone lies down and invites you to trample upon him, you are a remarkable individual if you decline the invitation.

It is easier to counterfeit old age than youth.

I am so tired of ruggedly handsome heroes. I don't know too many ruggedly handsome people who are necessarily nice people. In fact, the beautiful people have a big handicap because they rely too much on their appearance and don't bother to become interesting.