It's a question of not copying the masters, to look for something, good or bad, for oneself. To enter this liberated state of mind, one cannot copy the others.
The novel moves like all the arts. It's transforming itself all the time.
Those who live in a world of human beings can only retrace their steps.
Neither reproaches nor encouragements are able to revive a faith that is waning.
One can't write for all readers. A poet cannot write for people who don't like poetry.
One can't write without having read - you have to read before beginning to write - and universities offer a very good opportunity to read.