Andrew Vachss Quotes & Sayings (Page 4)

“If I ever stopped being angry, I couldn't write anymore. How could I?”

“My life is triage.”

“My stuff isn't for everyone.”

“Ours is a country where anything can be accomplished if enough people get angry... because, in America, we act on our collective anger.”

“While early childhood experiences may impel, they do not compel. In the end, evil is a matter of choice.”

“Anyone who says, 'Books don't change anything,' or - more commonly - that crime fiction is the wrong genre for promoting social change - should take a closer look.”

“I don't even use italics or boldface; that's clutter, not clarity. Fancy fonts are fine for blogs, just as calligraphy is fine for diaries. But when you're writing for anyone other than yourself, you want to get as universal as possible.”