Power of the Pen Quotes

Nothing can be as astounding as life. Except for writing. Yes, of course, except for writing, the sole consolation.

With a pen in my hand I have successfully stormed bulwarks from which others armed with sword and excommunication have been repulsed.

High-profile columnists should remember they are in a privileged position. Writing isn't a dreadfully specific skill - it's taught to millions via our schooling system. And opinions? Well, I've yet to meet people without opinions.

There is no weapon stronger than the press.

Written pages are something that can be returned to, reclaimed, and when they are marvelous, never lose their power.

I don't understand why, in my work, writing is always so dangerous. It's very destructive. People who write books are destroyers.

Writing is the only way I know to demand justice from an uncaring universe.

Writing is a conviction before it is a craft.

Words are loaded pistols.

My words are my sword.