Because there is very little honor left in American life, there is a certain built-in tendency to destroy masculinity in American men. Norman Mailer americanbuilddestroy Change image and share on social
Hip is the sophistication of the wise primitive in a giant jungle. Norman Mailer gianthipjungle Change image and share on social
In America all too few blows are struck into flesh. We kill the spirit here, we are experts at that. We use psychic bullets and kill each other cell by cell. Norman Mailer americablowbullet Change image and share on social
Sentimentality is the emotional promiscuity of those who have no sentiment. Norman Mailer emotionalpromiscuitysentiment Change image and share on social
There are four stages in a marriage. First there's the affair, then the marriage, then children and finally the fourth stage, without which you cannot know a woman, the divorce. Norman Mailer affairchilddivorce Change image and share on social
There was that law of life, so cruel and so just, that one must grow or else pay more for remaining the same. Norman Mailer cruelgrowlaw Change image and share on social
When I read it, I don't wince, which is all I ever ask for a book I write. Norman Mailer bookreadwince Change image and share on social
Ultimately a hero is a man who would argue with the gods, and so awakens devils to contest his vision. The more a man can achieve, the more he may be certain that the devil will inhabit a part of his creation. Norman Mailer achieveargueawaken share on social
Tough guys don't dance. You had better believe it. Norman Mailer danceguytough Change image and share on social
With the pride of the artist, you must blow against the walls of every power that exists the small trumpet of your defiance. Norman Mailer artistblowdefiance Change image and share on social
