Any writer, I suppose, feels that the world into which he was born is nothing less than a conspiracy against the cultivation of his talent.

It is a very rare man who does not victimize the helpless.

There are so many ways of being despicable it quite makes one’s head spin. But the way to be really despicable is to be contemptuous of other people’s pain.

Recognizing a problem doesn't always bring a solution, but until we recognize that problem, there can be no solution.

All racists are irresponsible.

All art is a kind of confession.

Employment is my right my destiny.