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

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

Perhaps it would be better not to be a writer, but if you must, then write.

A novelist who writes nothing for 10 years finds his reputation rising. Because I keep on producing books they say there must be something wrong with this fellow.

To show a child what once delighted you, to find the child's delight added to your own - this is happiness.

She was a handsome woman of forty-five and would remain so for many years.