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Young poets bewail the passing of love; old poets, the passing of time. There is surprisingly little difference.
Journalism never admits that nothing much is happening.
Lying just for the fun of it is either art or pathology.
The aim of literary ambition is to demonstrate one's greatness of soul.
Who would not give up wit for power and beauty?
Office politics are bloody-minded, but weak on content.
Children now expect their parents to audition for approval.
Other people's beliefs may be myths, but not mine.
The novel avoids the sublime and seeks out the interesting.
If we think about the obvious long enough, it dissolves.
After my spectacular failures, I could not be satisfied with an ordinary success.
Most people regard getting their way as a matter of simple justice.
Sincerity: willingness to spend one's own money.