John Gardner

Art, of course, is a way of thinking, a way of mining reality.

Talking, talking. Spinning a web of words, pale walls of dreams, between myself and all I see.

We know that where community exists in confers upon its members identity a sense of belonging and a measure of security. . . . Communities are the ground level generators and preservers of values and ethical systems.

One should fight like the devil the temptation to think well of editors. They are all, without exception - at least some of the time, incompetent or crazy.

It's a staggering transition for high school students that found they could study five hours a week and make As and Bs.

If you don't give your kid freedom to make choices with money, including stupid choices, he'll make plenty when he gets to college.

The hero sees values beyond whats possible. Thats the nature of a hero. It kills him of course ultimately. But it makes the whole struggle of humanity worthwhile.

Real suspense comes with moral dilemma and the courage to make and act upon choices. False suspense comes from the accidental and meaningless occurrence of one damned thing after another.