I know only two words of American slang, 'swell' and 'lousy'. I think 'swell' is lousy, but 'lousy' is swell.
There are plenty of clever young writers. But there is too much genius, not enough talent.
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.
Western man is schizophrenic.
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.
