Book Quote by Alan Lightman

Originality is nothing but judicious imitation. The most original writers borrowed from one another. The instruction we find in books is like fire. We…

— Voltaire

Everybody's idea of a great book is different, of course. For me it's one that makes my jaw drop on every page, the writing…

— Carl Hiaasen

Each book tends to have its own identity rather than the author's. It speaks from itself rather than you. Each book is unlike the…

— E. L. Doctorow

Every writer has certain subjects that they write about again and again, and . . . most people's books are just variations on certain themes.

— Christopher Isherwood

I like to think that each book I start is a completely new departure But I’ve learned that whatever you do, readers will have…

— Ian Mcewan

I think every book is a reaction to everything you're written before, and most immediately to the book you wrote just before.

— David Bezmozgis

My philosophy on writing books is that if you learn only one new thing, or even get a new take on something you already…

— James Scott Bell

For a true writer each book should be a new beginning, where he tries again for something that is beyond attainment.

— Ernest Hemingway

Once readers and industry professionals have you pegged down as writing a particular type of book, they are less likely to try something new…

— Kameron Hurley

All good books are alike in that they are truer than if they had really happened and after you are finished reading one you…

— Ernest Hemingway

So my first book I had no experience having written a book, but each book is a little snapshot of who you are at…

— Chang-Rae Lee

Becoming an author changes your attitude too. Once you see where books come from, and how they're made, they never seem quite as sacred…

— Lev Grossman