Guy Davenport

Truth over Harmony.

I can’t understand why a person will take a year to write a novel when he can easily buy one for a few dollars.

The most dangerous notion a young man can acquire is that there is no more room for originality. There is no large room for anything else.

The ‘B’ stands for whatever, depending on the day…beautiful or bully

I always live in some kind of anticipation of something good happening.

The radical of one century is the conservative of the next. The radical invents the views. When he has worn them out, the conservative adopts them.

The Internet is just bringing all kinds of information into the home. There’s just a lot of distraction, a lot of competition for the parent’s voice to resonate in the children’s ears.

The whole secret of a successful life is to find out what is one’s destiny to do, and then do it.

I can only say that I have had a wonderful life.

Some people give time, some money, some their skills and connections, some literally give their life’s blood. But everyone has something to give.

I was brought up to be a gentleman. That means you know how to walk, talk and dress the part.

Creativity is a renewable resource. Be as creative as you like, as often as you like, because you can never run out!

Wide awake and so confused.

I remember thinking during those times that I wanted to write in a way where there are no rules.

I’ve done the calculation and your chances of winning the lottery are identical whether you play or not.