I've found that there are only two kinds that are any good: slang that has established itself in the language, and slang that you make up yourself. Everything else is apt to be passe before it gets into print.

The truth of art keeps science from becoming inhuman, and the truth of science keeps art from becoming ridiculous.

It seemed like a nice neighborhood to have bad habits in.

I've found that there are only two kinds that are any good: slang that has established itself in the language, and slang that you make up yourself. Everything else is apt to be passe before it gets into print.

LA doesn't have the heart of a paper cup.

A check girl in peach-bloom Chinese pajamas came over to take my hat and disapprove of my clothes. She had eyes like strange sins.

At least half the mystery novels published violate the law that the solution, once revealed, must seem to be inevitable.