Famous James Salter Quotes

  • Now they are lovers. The first, wild courses are ended. They have founded their domain. A satanic happiness follows. – James Salter

    Now they are lovers. The first, wild courses are ended. They have founded their domain. A satanic happiness follows.– James Salter

  • He was the friend of my life. You know, you only have one friend like that; there can’t be two. – James Salter

    He was the friend of my life. You know, you only have one friend like that; there can’t be two.– James Salter

  • Writers really don’t retire, you know. They have to be taken out and shot. – James Salter

    Writers really don’t retire, you know. They have to be taken out and shot.– James Salter

  • One should not believe too strongly in a life which can easily vanish. – James Salter

    One should not believe too strongly in a life which can easily vanish.– James Salter

  • there comes a time in life, when you realize that everything is a dream; only those things which are written down have any possibility of being real. – James Salter

    there comes a time in life, when you realize that everything is a dream; only those things which are written down have any possibility of being real.– James Salter

  • Women fall in love when they get to know you. Men are just the opposite. When they finally know you they’re ready to leave – James Salter

    Women fall in love when they get to know you. Men are just the opposite. When they finally know you they’re ready to leave– James Salter