Capitalism is the exploitation of man by man. Well socialism is exactly the reverse.

Writers are frequently asked why they wrote their first book. A more interesting answer might come from asking them why they wrote their second one.

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

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

Capitalism is the exploitation of man by man. Well socialism is exactly the reverse.

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.

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