But if they don't exist, how can a man see them?

Never before did I realize that mental illness could have the aspect of power, power. Think of it: perhaps the more insane a man is, the more powerful he could become. Hitler an example. Fair makes the old brain reel, doesn't it?

Don't say it...I've seen too many loves sundered by too much needless honesty.

I had to keep on acting deaf if i wanted to hear at all.

Me and Norman Mailer have talked about how hard it is in America to get better. Especially at writing.

You’re just a young kid. What are you doin’ here? You oughta be out in a convertible, why… bird-doggin’ chicks and bangin’ beaver. What are ya doin’ here, for Christ’s sake? What’s funny about that? Jesus, I mean, you guys do nothin’ but complain about how you can’t stand it in this place here and then you haven’t got the guts just to walk out!

It is bad to suppress laughter. It goes back down to your hips. Man, when you lose your laugh you lose your footing.