The only history that matters is the history we know.

The technique of infamy is to start two lies at once and get people arguing heatedly over which is the truth.

Fundamental accuracy of statement is the ONE sole morality of writing.

The concept of genius as akin to madness has been carefully cultivated by the inferiority complex of the public.

But the one thing you should. not do is to suppose that when something is wrong with the arts, it is wrong with the arts ONLY.

Utter originality is, of course, out of the question.

Great literature is simply language charged with meaning to the utmost possible degree.