Murder your darlings.

the intimate revelations of young men, or at least the terms in which they express them, are usually plagiaristic and marred by obvious suppressions.

I hope she'll be a fool -- that's the best thing a girl can be in this world, a beautiful little fool.

After all, life hasn't much to offer except youth, and I suppose for older people, the love of youth in others.

I think they're very attractive,' Abe agreed. 'I just don't think they're attractive, that's all.

Can’t repeat the past?…Why of course you can!

Whenever you feel like criticizing any one... just remember that all the people in this world haven't had the advantages that you've had.