Never be sincere - sincerity is the death of writing.

I see the notion of talent as quite irrelevant. I see instead perseverance, application, industry, assiduity, will, will, will, desire, desire, desire.

The secret of good writing is telling the truth.

Writing is not about self-expression; it is about putting words on paper.

Don't have stories; have sentences.

I don't forgive him, " I said."Hell, no, you don't. And why should you? So he can feel better? Get on with his life? And what's he done to help you get on with yours?

Tis in ourselves that we are thus or thus. Our bodies are our gardens to the which our wills are gardeners.

To be successful in real estate, you must always and consistently put your clients' best interests first. When you do, your personal needs will be realized beyond your greatest expectations.

Fifty-seven countries in the world, a third of the United Nations, do not recognize Israel. In a way, I think North Korea has better international relations than Israel.

Recent research suggests that New Deal programs may actually have had their primary impact on the economy by influencing consumer and business expectations of future growth and inflation.

I am much obliged by the favorable sentiments you express towards me, and shall be happy if I can be of service in carrying into execution your plans.

The enemy of liberal capitalism today is not so much socialism as nihilism.

Whether you like it or not, learn to love it, because its the best thing going. Wooooo!

I know how to write. So I am not totally at the mercy of filmmakers, but it's not a bad point.

It is the best book ever written on the subject. There is nothing like it!