I read my own books sometimes to cheer me when it is hard to write, and then I remember that it was always difficult, and how nearly impossible it was sometimes.

Cowards die a thousand deaths, but the brave only die once.

I'm always reading books-as many as there are. I ration myself on them so that I'll always be in supply.

Hombre, there are bodegas open all night long.

Any man who eats dessert is not drinking enough.

A big lie is more plausible than truth.

Oh, darling, I've been so miserable.