A gentleman accepts the responsibility of his actions and bears the burden of their consequences.

You could do so much for me if you just would. If you just knew. I am I and you are you and I know it and you don't know it and you could do so much for me if you just would and if you just would then I could tell you and then nobody would have to know it except you and me.

Some things you must always be unable to bear. Some things you must never stop refusing to bear. Injustice and outrage and dishonor and shame. No matter how young you are or how old you have got. Not for kudos and not for cash: your picture in the paper nor money in the back either. Just refuse to bear them.

The writer in America isn't part of the culture of this country. He's like a fine dog. People like him around, but he's of no use.

Love doesn't die; the men and women do.

Hemingway shot himself. I don't like a man that takes the short way home.

Between grief and nothing, I will take grief.