Personal columnists are jackals and no jackal has been known to live on grass once he had learned about meat - no matter who killed the meat for him.

That terrible mood of depression of whether it's any good or not is what is known as The Artist's Reward.

For a true writer each book should be a new beginning where he tries again for something that is beyond attainment. He should always try for something that has never been done or that others have tried and failed. Then sometimes, with great luck, he will succeed.

In order to write about life first you must live it.

There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow men. True nobility lies in being superior to your former self.

I felt very lonely when they were all there.

You ought to dream. All our biggest businessmen have been dreamers.