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(1885—1933), "How to Write Short Stories"

A good many young writers make the mistake of enclosing a stamped, self-addressed envelope big enough for the manuscript to come back in. This is too much of a temptation to the editor.

Writing is not necessarily something to be ashamed of--but do it in private, and wash your hands afterwards.

U.S. sociologist

It was a non-smoker who committed the first sin and brought death into the world and all our woe.

U.S. sociologist

Every man of genius is considerably helped by being dead.

U.S. sociologist

Games are the last resort of those who do not know how to socialize.

(1951--)

U.S. conservative

Death is caused by swallowing small amounts of saliva over a long period of time.

(1910—1991)

U.S. cultural critic

No author dislikes to be edited as much as he dislikes not to be published.

(1911—1980)

U.S. humorist

If you die in an elevator, be sure to push the UP button.

(1911—1980)

U.S. humorist

Lead us not into temptation. Just tell us where it is; we'll find it.

(1911—1980)

U.S. humorist

Somewhere on this globe, every ten seconds, there is a woman giving birth to a child. She must be found and stopped.