I write longhand and I type and I rewrite on the typed pages.

Major Major had lied, and it was good. He was not really surprised that it was good, for he had observed that people who did lie were, on the whole, more resourceful and ambitious and successful than people who did not lie.

mankind is resilient: the atrocities that horrified us a week ago become acceptable tomorrow.

We do have a zeal for laughter in most situations, give or take a dentist.

I don't think the 'what' distinguishes a good novel from a bad one but rather the 'how.'

"Surely so many countries can't all be worth dying for." "Anything worth living for," said Nately, "is worth dying for." "And anything worth dying for," answered the sacrilegious old man, "is certainly worth living for."

Prostitution gives her an opportunity to meet people. It provides fresh air and wholesome exercise, and it keeps her out of trouble.