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. J. B. Priestley bookfellowfind Change image and share on social
Perhaps it would be better not to be a writer, but if you must, then write. J. B. Priestley writewriter Change image and share on social
If you are a genius, you'll make your own rules, but if not - and the odds are against it - go to your desk no matter what your mood, face the icy challenge of the paper - write. J. B. Priestley challengedeskface Change image and share on social
As we read the school reports on our children, we realize a sense of relief that can rise to delight that thank Heaven nobody is reporting in this fashion on us. J. B. Priestley childdelightfashion Change image and share on social
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. J. B. Priestley callfoolmake Change image and share on social
She was a handsome woman of forty-five and would remain so for many years. J. B. Priestley fortyhandsomeremain Change image and share on social
Accidents, try to change them - it's impossible. The accidental reveals man. J. B. Priestley accidentaccidentalchange Change image and share on social
The first fall of snow is not only an event, it is a magical event. You go to bed in one kind of a world and wake up in another quite different, and if this is not enchantment then where is it to be found? J. B. Priestley bedenchantmentevent share on social
Our trouble is that we drink too much tea. I see in this the slow revenge of the Orient, which has diverted the Yellow River down our throats. J. B. Priestley divertdrinkorient Change image and share on social
Like its politicians and its war, society has the teenagers it deserves. J. B. Priestley deservepoliticiansociety Change image and share on social
