James Salter Quotes

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

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

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.

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

They lay silently. She was staring at something across the room. She was making him feel uncomfortable. 'It wouldn't work. It's the attraction of opposites,' he said.We're not opposites.'I don't mean just you and me. 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.