| |  | | | | | Quotations by author » Leo Rosten
Polish born American comic Novelist, He is best known for his humorous works and character Hyman Kaplan. 1908-1997 | | Quotes: 21 - 28 of 28 | Pages: First Previous 1 2 | | | | | | The only reason for being a professional writer is that you can't help it. | | Uncategorized | | | The writer wants to be understood much more than he wants to be respected or praised or even loved. And that perhaps, is what makes him different from others. | | Uncategorized | | | Truth is stranger than fiction; fiction has to make sense. | | Uncategorized | | | | | Why did God give me two ears and one mouth? So that I will hear more and talk less | | God | | | Words must surely be counted among the most powerful drugs man ever invented. | | Uncategorized | | | You can understand and relate to most people better if you look at them -- no matter how old or impressive they may be -- as if they are children. For most of us never really grow up or mature all that much -- we simply grow taller. O, to be sure, we laugh less and play less and wear uncomfortable disguises like adults, but beneath the costume is the child we always are, whose needs are simple, whose daily life is still best described by fairy tales. | | Uncategorized | | | [In his authoritative book] The Joys of Yiddish, ... an excellent and praiseworthy housewife. | | Uncategorized | | | | | | | |
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