I don't mean to be insolent. I'm truthful. I tell the truth and the truth sometimes hurts. For instance, you have bad breath, Lieutenant. I can smell it from here. It must offend a lot of people. That's the truth. But how many people have told you that? Instead, they either lie or try to avoid your company.
Robert CormierI had my bully, and it was excruciating. Not only the bully, but the intimidation I felt.
Robert CormierI don't think I began to be a professional writer until I learned my weaknesses and what I couldn't do. This forced me to compensate.
Robert Cormier...pain reaches a certain point and does not get worse but remains in all its intensity and you can survive it.
Robert Cormier