There's something to be said for hunger: at least it lets you know you're still alive.

For the children with their greedy little mouths represent the future, which like time itself will devour all now alive.

'1984' is not a wonder tale. Not only could it happen, but it has happened, but under different names.

Publishers are in business to make money, and if your books do well they don't care if you are male, female, or an elephant.

His father was self-made, but his mother was constructed by others, and such edifices are notoriously fragile.

Pink is supposed to weaken your enemies, make them go soft on you, which must be why it's used for baby girls. It's a wonder the military hasn't got on to this.

I enjoyed teaching. I liked the students. Having to formulate my ideas about literature made them clearer. I did not particularly enjoy the more bureaucratic aspects of the job. However, if you are teaching fervently, your energy and time are used up at a great rate.