James Salter Quotes

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

If you can overcome the occasional angst, you may have the chance to see some interesting things, perhaps the same things the tour buses bring people to see, but purified by solitude, if you will. In any case, do not stay in the hotel room. That is the only place you are vulnerable.

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