Most bad books get that way because their authors are engaged in trying to justify themselves. If a vain author is an alcoholic, then the most sympathetically portrayed character in his book will be an alcoholic. This sort of thing is very boring for outsiders.


Truth and Lies in Literature: Essays and Reviews (ed. University of Chicago Press, 1988) - ISBN: 9780226858845

Stephen Vizinczey Quotes

Most bad books get that way because their authors are engaged in trying to justify themselves. If a vain author is an alcoholic, then the most...

Most bad books get that way because their authors are engaged in trying to justify themselves. If a vain author is an alcoholic, then the most...

Most bad books get that way because their authors are engaged in trying to justify themselves. If a vain author is an alcoholic, then the most...

Most bad books get that way because their authors are engaged in trying to justify themselves. If a vain author is an alcoholic, then the most...