A writer is trying to create believable people in credible moving situations in the most moving way he can.

Man performs and engenders so much more than he can or should have to bear. That's how he finds that he can bear anything.

In my opinion it's a shame that there is so much work in the world.

My, my. A body does get around.

You don’t love because: you love despite; not for the virtues, but despite the faults.

I dont hate it he thought, panting in the cold air, the iron New England dark; I dont. I dont! I dont hate it! I dont hate it!

There were many things I could do for two or three days and earn enough money to live on for the rest of the month. By temperament I'm a vagabond and a tramp.