I've met many irresponsible people in my life but never an irresponsible cat.

Youth moves out, leaving no forwarding address. No matter how you try, you can't reach that person again or that place.

It's still easier to take a blow from outside than it is to be disgusted with myself for not taking a stand. I don't know how people can live and not fight back but apparently millions do. They must hate themselves.

Never let anyone or any social attitude stand in the way of your productivity.

Novels, like human beings, usually have their beginnings in the dark.

Divorce is the one human tragedy that reduces everything to cash.

Never, ever underestimate your readers. Everything you do registers.