Leo Rosten Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)

“Extremists think 'communication' means agreeing with them.”

“A writer writes not because he is educated but because he is driven by the need to communicate. Behind the need to communicate is the need to share. Behind the need to share is the need to be understood.”

“I never cease being dumbfounded by the unbelievable things people believe.”

“An angel is a spiritual creature created by God without a body for the service of Christendom and the church.”

“Satire is focused bitterness.”

“The writer wants to be understood much more than he wants to be respected or praised or even loved. And that perhaps, is what makes him different from others.”

“First-rate people hire first-rate people; second-rate people hire third-rate people.”

“A conservative is one who admires radicals centuries after they're dead.”

“Words must surely be counted among the most powerful drugs man ever invented.”

“Any man who hates dogs and babies can't be all bad.”