“Do not, therefore, say “I feel nauseous,” unless you are sure you have that effect on others.”— William Strunk Jr. Related Quotes “In a weak moment, I have written a book.”— Margaret Mitchell “Talent isn’t enough. You need motivation-and persistence, too: what Steinbeck called a blend of faith and arrogance. When you’re young, plain old poverty can be enough, along with an insatiable hunger for recognition. You have to have that feeling of “I’ll show them.” If you don’t have it, don’t become a writer”— Leon Uris “I believe one would write better if the climate were bad. If there were a lot of wind and storms for example…”— Aldous Huxley