I have exactly the same work ethic. I don't see writing as anything more important than cooking. In fact, I'm a little queasier on the writing. There's an element of shame, because it's so easy. I can't believe that people give me money for this shit.
- Anthony Bourdain


As we must account for every idle word, so must we account for every idle silence.
- Ben Franklin


Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing.
- Ben Franklin


If all printers were determined not to print anything till they were sure it would offend nobody, there would be very little printed.
- Ben Franklin


If you would not be forgotten as soon as you are dead, either write something worth reading or do things worth writing.
- Ben Franklin


Words may show a man's wit but actions his meaning.
- Ben Franklin


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.
- Mark Twain


Words are only painted fire; a look is the fire itself.
- Mark Twain