WIST Quotations

Van Doren, Carl -- (Attributed)

Dave — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 12:45:43 +0000

A classic is a book that doesn’t have to be written again.

Carl Van Doren (1885-1950) American writer
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(Source)

Quoted by Clifton Fadiman, in James Thurber, "Ave Atque Vale," Bermudian (Nov 1950)

Van Doren, Carl -- (Attributed)

Dave — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 12:05:47 +0000

Yes, it’s hard to write. But it’s harder not to.

Carl Van Doren (1885-1950) American writer
(Attributed)
(Source)

In response to a question posed by Mary Margaret McBride. As quoted in James Thurber, "Ave Atque Vale," Bermudian (Nov 1950)

Van Doren, Carl -- Why I am an Unbeliever

Dave — Sun, 01 Feb 2004 16:00:00 +0000

The race of men, while sheep in credulity, are wolves for conformity.

Carl Van Doren (1885-1950) American writer
Why I am an Unbeliever