I can't name three first-rate literary critics in the United States. I'm told there are a few hidden away at universities, but they don't print them in 'The New York Times.' Gore Vidal critichideliterary Change image and share on social
The American high school graduate is two years behind his English, French or German counterpart; in Alabama, God knows how far behind. Gore Vidal alabamaamericancounterpart Change image and share on social
To invent a war means that you've become a wartime president, and you can suspend much if not all of the Bill of Rights. Gore Vidal billhaveinvent Change image and share on social
Write something, even if it's just a suicide note. Gore Vidal notesuicidewrite Change image and share on social
We are pleased to dismiss politics as entirely corrupt, if not financially, intellectually. Gore Vidal corruptdismissfinancially Change image and share on social
The greatest pleasure when I started making money was not buying cars or yachts but finding myself able to have as many freshly typed drafts as possible. Gore Vidal buycardraft Change image and share on social
I've yet to read a memoir by anyone I've known at all well that came anywhere near to the truth. Gore Vidal havememoirread Change image and share on social
It is not enough to succeed. Others must fail. Gore Vidal failsucceed Change image and share on social