America may be unique in being a country which has leapt from barbarism to decadence without touching civilization.

We cannot seek or attain health, wealth, learning, justice or kindness in general. Action is always specific, concrete, individualized, unique.

America may be unique in being a country which has leapt from barbarism to decadence without touching civilization.

Much as I like owning a Rolls-Royce, I could do without it. What I could not do without is a typewriter, a supply of yellow second sheets and the time to put them to good use.

They say great themes make great novels.. but what these young writers don't understand is that there is no greater theme than men and women.

It gets you away from everything. Once you start doing a piece, you get into it and you become a part of it. It's a great release.