The novelist ... must live in paranoia and seek to be one with the world; he must be terrified of experience and hungry for it; he must think himself nothing and believe he is superior to all.

There are two kinds of brave men: those who are brave by the grace of nature, and those who are brave by an act of will.

Reaching consensus in a group is often confused with finding the right answer.

The highest prize in a world of men is the most beautiful woman available on your arm and living there in her heart loyal to you.

Revolutions are the periods of history when individuals count most.

I always start a book for money. If you're married five times you have to.

We love those who can lead us to a place we will never reach without them.