There are plenty of clever young writers. But there is too much genius, not enough talent.

I know only two words of American slang, 'swell' and 'lousy'. I think 'swell' is lousy, but 'lousy' is swell.

Many a man is praised for his reserve and so-called shyness when he is simply too proud to risk making a fool of himself.

The greater part of critics are parasites, who, if nothing had been written, would find nothing to write.

There was no respect for youth when I was young, and now that I am old, there is no respect for age, I missed it coming and going.