If I had to give young writers advice, I would say don’t listen to writers talking about writing or themselves. Lillian Hellman
I cannot and will not cut my conscience to fit this year’s fashions. Lillian Hellman
Cynicism is an unpleasant way of saying the truth. Lillian Hellman
Belief is a moral act for which the believer is to be held responsible. Lillian Hellman
Nothing you write, if you hope to be good, will ever come out as you first hoped. Lillian Hellman
You lose your manners when you are poor. Lillian Hellman
For every man who lives without freedom, the rest of us must face the guilt. Lillian Hellman