Once a change of direction has begun, even though it's the wrong one, it still tends to clothe itself as thoroughly in the appurtenances of Tightness as if it had been a natural all along.

I guess I'm the Black Death,' he said slowly. 'I don't seem to bring people happiness any more.

In short, you have only your emotions to sell. This is the experience of all writers.

Men get to be a mixture of the charming mannerisms of the women they have known.

Human sympathy has its limits, and we were contented to let all their tragic arguments fade with the city lights behind.

I am too much a moralist at heart, and really want to preach at people in some acceptable form, rather than entertain them.

The rich get richer and the poor get - children.