A writer without a sense of justice or injustice would be better off editing the yearbook for a school for exceptional children.

There are many who do not know they are fascists but will find it out when the time comes.

I do not want you ever to initiate any action for any refunds of taxes without first consulting me and presenting the matter fully to me so that I may judge whether it is an honorable and ethical action to take, not simply legally, but according to my own personal standards.

Eschew the monumental. Shun the Epic. All the guys who can paint great big pictures can paint great small ones.

If the reader prefers, this book may be regarded as fiction. But there is always the chance that such a book of fiction may throw some light on what has been written as fact.

Writing is a hard business...but nothing makes you feel better.

Drinking wine was not a snobbism nor a sign of sophistication nor a cult; it was as natural as eating and to me as necessary.