A big lie is more plausible than truth.

All modern American literature comes from one book by Mark Twain called Huckleberry Finn.

The sea is the same as it has been since before men ever went on it in boats.

Real seriousness in regard to writing being one of the two absolute necessities. The other, unfortunately, is talent.

I was a little drunk. Not drunk in any positive sense but just enough to be careless.

And you'll always love me won't you? Yes And the rain won't make any difference? No

It was strange how easy being tired enough made it.