The writer is more concerned to know than to judge.

Art, if it is to be reckoned as one of the great values of life, must teach man humility, tolerance, wisdom and magnanimity. The value of art is not beauty, but right action.

In Hollywood, the women are all peaches. It makes one long for an apple occasionally.

It has been said that good prose should resemble the conversation of a well-bred man.

Habits in writing as in life are only useful if they are broken as soon as they cease to be advantageous.

A woman will always sacrifice herself if you give her the opportunity. It is her favourite form of self indulgence.

When you are young you take the kindness people show you as your right.