Montana seems to me to be what a small boy would think Texas is like from hearing Texans

Three hours of writing require twenty hours of preparation. Luckily I have learned to dream about the work, which saves me some working time.

People don't want advice...only corroboration.

In writing, habit seems to be a much stronger force than either willpower or inspiration.

You can only understand people if you feel them in yourself.

Fella in business got to lie an' cheat, but he calls it somepin else. That's what's important. You go steal that tire an' you're a thief, but he tried to steal your four dollars for a busted tire. They call that sound business.

If you want to keep a friend, never test him.