Young people never believe in the possibility of their own deaths. That's one reason old men can send them to war.

Blocks usually stem from fear of being judged. If you imagine the world is listening, you'll never write a line.

Home is where your books are.

Men have always detested women's gossip because they suspect the truth: their measurements are being taken and compared.

it is not unusual to hate great writers before we learn to love them. Because they have created something that did not yet exist, they must also create their audience. Sometimes the audience is not yet ready. Sometimes it has yet to be born.

You're not too fat; you're just in the wrong country.

Show me a woman who doesn't feel guilty and I'll show you a man.