“For a creative writer possession of the "truth" is less important than emotional sincerity.”

“Vision, emotion, sincerity, passion and creativity. Without these attributes a writer has only his pen with which to speak to his audience”

“I find it really offensive when people say that the emotional experiences of teenagers are less real or less important than those of adults.”

“The true value of a man is not determined by his possession, supposed or real, of Truth, but rather by his sincere exertion to get to the Truth. It is not possession of the Truth, but rather the pursuit of Truth by which he extends his powers and in which his ever-growing perfectibility is to be found. Possession makes one passive, indolent, and proud.”

“Scholars look for final truths they will never find. Creative writers concern themselves with possibilities that are always there to the receptive.”

“Most writers regard the truth as their most valuable possession, and therefore are economical in its use.”