Try and write straight English; never using slang except in dialogue and then only when unavoidable. Because all slang goes sour in a short time. I only use swear words, for example, that have lasted at least a thousand years for fear of getting stuff that will be simply timely and then go sour.

The road to Hell is paved with unbought stuffed dogs.

The most painful thing is losing yourself in the process of loving someone too much, and forgetting that you are special too.

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

Do not think about sin, he thought. There are enough problems now without sin. Also I have no understanding of it.

Good writing is good conversation, only more so.

Fish," the old man said. "Fish, you are going to have to die anyway. Do you have to kill me too?