A man's library opens up his character to the world.

It is not when a man is at the end of his life, but when a man is at the end of his profession, that his soul shows itself.

He worshipped at the temple of her intellect and I believe it was a comfort to him to know that she left our world with it still shining.

These writers take the essence of every person around them, turn them into books and stories without permission or even a simple thank-you, and want all the credit and glory for themselves.

exaggeration is the octopus of the English language

Though an angel should write, still 'tis devils must print

People hate the idea of politicians, you see, but love the idea of authors, at least until they meet one.

Avoid the Holy Grail, the heroic journeys, the pursuit of a legend--that is not the life of the bookaneer, who must keep his eyes on the ground while other book people live by dreaming.

Availability of knowledge is only next to prevalence of stupidity in its overwhelming abundance.

He had found riches beyond worldly imagination. He had found the never ending well of love.

The average American is nothing if not patriotic.

The next thing I knew, I was out of the service and making movies again. My first picture was called, GI Blues. I thought I was still in the army.

God ceases to be God only for those who can admit the possibility of His non-existence, and that conception is in itself the most severe punishment they can suffer.

You just make the best movie you can and hope for the best, because you don't have any control over what happens with the movie, whether the movie is misinterpreted.

I've never been a fan of euphemism.

People aren't grapes - you can't weigh them in a bunch, but I guess it's easier than dealing with people as individuals.

I try to find meaning anywhere I can. It's the only way I know how to validate my existence.

Work in the theater is more fun than fun.