Most of us dont live lives that lend themselves to novelistic expression, because our lives are so fragmented.

A piece of writing is a dangerous thing," he said. "It can change your life.

There’s no right way to tell all stories, only the right way to tell a particular story.

Most of us dont live lives that lend themselves to novelistic expression, because our lives are so fragmented.

When your power comes from others, on approval, you are their slave. Never sacrifice yourselves - never! Whoever urges you to self-sacrifice is worse than a common murderer, who at least cuts your throat himself, without persuading YOU to do it.

One of the last courses I taught was on the Russian short story, which I love.

Work for most people is really very social, and the actual thinking is often done in community.