John Ruskin

The essence of lying is in deception, not in words.

That country is the richest which nourishes the greatest number of noble and happy human beings.

To make your children capable of honesty is the beginning of education.

I am happy to the spokeswoman for this French youth that tomorrow will be spearhead new hope in the shape of the National Front.

The whole period has taught me that I enjoy being part of an ensemble rather than just a front man. Don't get me wrong - I enjoy that too, but I get more enjoyment out of really listening to everyone.

My short stories have always pushed twenty pages. That's no length for a short story to be. You either do them short like Carver or you stop trying.