John O'Hara quotes

They say great themes make great novels.. but what these young writers don't understand is that there is no greater theme than men and women. (John O'Hara)
The trouble is people leave too much to luck. They get married and then trust to luck. They should be sure in the first place. View quote
John O'Hara
An artist is his own fault. View quote
John O'Hara
Much as I like owning a Rolls-Royce, I could do without it. What I could not do without is a typewriter, a supply of yellow second sheets and the time to put them to good use. View quote
John O'Hara
John O'Hara was a terrible bore as a young man-always looking for a fight, and making sure he never found one. View quote
John O'Hara
Little old ladies of both sexes. Why do I let them bother me? View quote
John O'Hara
I have work to do, and I am afraid not to do it. View quote
John O'Hara
America may be unique in being a country which has leapt from barbarism to decadence without touching civilization. View quote
John O'Hara