One should never use exclamation points in writing. It is li... - Mark Twain

"Substitute 'damn' every time you're inclined to write 'very;' your editor will delete it and the writing will be just as it should be."

"All you need in this life is ignorance and confidence, and then success is sure."

"What would men be without women? Scarce, sir...mighty scarce."

"Never allow someone to be your priority while allowing yourself to be their option."

"The test of any good fiction is that you should care something for the characters; the good to succeed, the bad to fail. The trouble with most fiction is that you want them all to land in hell together, as quickly as possible."