But maybe half a lie is worse than a real lie.
Cynicism is an unpleasant way of saying the truth.
God forgives those who invent what they need. I cannot and will not cut my conscience to fit this year's fashions. I like people who refuse to speak until they are ready to speak. If I had to give young writers advice, I'd say don't listen to writers talking about writing. It doesn't pay well to fight for what we believe in.