He didnt know what was defeating him, but he sensed it was something he could not cope with, something that was far beyond his power to control or even at this point in time comprehend. — Hubert Selby, Jr Copy Share Image
Sometimes we have the absolute certainty there's something inside us that's so hideous and monstrous that if we ever search it out we won't… — Hubert Selby, Jr Copy Share Image
But to believe that getting stuff is the purpose and aim of life is madness. — Hubert Selby, Jr Copy Share Image
I'm focusing on writing the best story I can write. Which means I'm doing everything I can to give the artist within me as… — Hubert Selby, Jr Copy Share Image
I certainly do attempt to live according to spiritual principles. That's always the foundation of each and every day. I have experienced some things… — Hubert Selby, Jr Copy Share Image
Sometimes it seems to stand still. Like you’re in a bag and you can’t get out and somebody’s always telling you that it will… — Hubert Selby, Jr Copy Share Image
There's a sorrow and pain in everyone's life, but every now and then there's a ray of light that melts the loneliness in your… — Hubert Selby, Jr Copy Share Image
The resistance and the degree of the resistance to the natural phenomenon of life causes tremendous suffering. — Hubert Selby, Jr Copy Share Image
I've always felt alienated. I realized that I've been terrified my entire life. So I can identify that fear which drives so many of… — Hubert Selby, Jr Copy Share Image
I have to have a meaning in my life. If I roam around without some meaning in my life, I'm in deep and serious… — Hubert Selby, Jr Copy Share Image
It seems to me that what the artist sees is the simple and obvious that is invisible to everybody else. — Hubert Selby, Jr Copy Share Image
Obviously, I believe that to pursue the American Dream is not only futile but self-destructive because ultimately it destroys everything and everyone involved with… — Hubert Selby, Jr Copy Share Image
My writing is inspired by just about everything, yet I am unaware of so much of the process. — Hubert Selby, Jr Copy Share Image
thats why you cant be worried about the world. theyll just do you in anyway. you can't depend on them because sooner or later… — Hubert Selby, Jr Copy Share Image
