What's Not Realized About Good Novelists Is

What's The Use Of Being A Writer If You Can't Irritate A Great Many People?

Over The Years, I've Found One Rule. It Is The Only One I Give On Those Occasions When I Talk About Writing. A Simple Rule. If You Tell Yourself You Are Going To Be At Your Desk Tomorrow, You Are By That Declaration Asking Your Unconscious To Prepare The Material. You Are, In Effect, Contracting To Pick Up Such Valuables At A Given Time. Count On Me, You Are Saying To A Few Forces Below: I Will Be There To Write.

Sentimentality Is The Emotional Promiscuity Of Those Who Have No Sentiment.

When I Read It ["tough Guys Don't Dance"], I Don't Wince, Which Is All I Ever Ask For A Book I Write.

The Natural Role Of Twentieth-century Man Is Anxiety.