A classic,' suggested Anthony, 'is a successful book that has survived the reaction of the next period or generation. Then it's safe, like a style in architecture or furniture. It's acquired a picturesque dignity to take the place of its fashion.
F. Scott FitzgeraldI want to tell you about your heartโ you've probably been neglecting your heartโand you donโt know.
F. Scott FitzgeraldYou see I usually find myself among strangers because I drift here and there trying to forget the sad things that happened to me.
F. Scott FitzgeraldWe want to believe. Young students try to believe in older authors, constituents try to believe in their Congressmen, countries try to believe in their statesmen, but they can't. Too many voices, too much scattered, illogical ill-considered criticism.
F. Scott Fitzgerald