When seriously explored, the short story seems to me the most difficult and disciplining form of prose writing extant. Whatever control and technique I may have I owe entirely to my training in this medium.

Aprils have never meant much to me, autumns seem that season of beginning, spring.

It's worth your life to order an omelette in most restaurants. You never know what you're going to get.

Never love a wild thing...If you let yourself love a wild thing. You'll end up looking at the sky.

You're wonderful. Unique. I love you.

A beautiful day with the buoyancy of a bird.

Everybody has to feel superior to somebody," she said. "But it's customary to present a little proof before you take the privilege.