In university they don't tell you that the greater part of the law is learning to tolerate fools.

Small things amuse small minds.

"That is what learning is. You suddenly understand something you've understood all your life, but in a new way."

"In the writing process, the more the story cooks, the better. The brain works for you even when you are at rest. I find dreams particularly useful. . . . You can only learn to be a better writer by actually writing."

"What's terrible is to pretend that the second-rate is first-rate, that you don't need love when you do or that you like your work when you know quite well you're capable of better."