Life is God's novel. Let him write it.

Two important things are to have a genuine interest in people and to be kind to them. Kindness, I've discovered, is everything.

Originality is not seen in single words or even in sentences. Originality is the sum total of a man's thinking or his writing.

As much as I can give of myself I give of myself. There's no reason why not. And when I have to hide something, I let the character speak.

In the history of old Jewish literature there was never any basic difference between the poet and the prophet. Our ancient poetry often became law and a way of life.

Each soul must accomplish its task, or it would not have been sent here.

The New England conscience doesn't keep you from doing what you shouldn't - it just keeps you from enjoying it.