I think the reason working-class people don't write books is because they are encouraged to believe that only certain people are permitted to write books.

Progress is man's indifference to the lessons of history.

When old men decided to barter young men for pride and profit, the transaction was called war.

The factory workers say that it's impossible to do anything right. If you arrive five minutes early you are a saboteur; if you arrive five minutes late you are betraying socialism; if you arrive on time they say, Where did you get the watch?

I think the reason working-class people don't write books is because they are encouraged to believe that only certain people are permitted to write books.

Anyone can write one book: even politicians do it. Starting a second book reveals an intention to be a professional writer.

I store away my experiences and don't feel really happy until I've found a way to write about them.