There is no adequate definition for creative writing, any more than it is possible to describe pain or flavor or color.

I'm not happy when I'm writing, but I'm more unhappy when I'm not.

A woman has to be twice as good as a man to go half as far.

Art transcends war. Art is the language of God and war is the barking of men. Beethoven is bigger than war.

Family. A snug kind of word.

The vast army of women seeking divorce are mainly after easy alimony from men they have ceased to love - surely one of the most despicable forms of barter that can exchange human hands.

Nervous hands as if the fingers were dripping from them like icicles.

I would rather regret what I have done than what I have not.

It takes a clever man to turn cynic and a wise man to be clever enough not to.

writing is the loneliest job in the world. There's always that frustrating chasm to bridge between the concept and the writing of it. We're a harassed tribe, we writers.

Few enjoy noisy overcrowded functions. But they are a gesture of goodwill on the part of host or hostess, and also on the part of guests who submit to them.

Sadly, however, the sight of her generous D cups no longer sparked an ounce of interest from Little Sam, the man in charge of social activities.

Always sleep with one eye open. Never take anything for granted. Your best friends might just be your enemies.

And the great owners, who had become through the might of their holdings both more and less than men

Great things are accomplished by those who do not feel the impotence of man. This ... is a precious gift.

No American should be forced to choose between their spouse and their country.

Mr. Cooper, have you looked in the mirror lately and seen the state of your nose?

I don't believe there is such thing as a just or unjust war; there are avoidable and unavoidable wars. Sometimes you have no choice but to go to war.

Empathy cannot by definition oppress anyone.

Without doubt, the Lord grants all favors which are asked of Him in Mass, provided they be fitting for us.

Because with Black Label and all the fans it's just one big family.