Quote by Irwin Shaw Download Open image ““It is always necessary to remain barbarians, because it is the barbarians who always win.”” — Irwin Shaw ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2.5 out of 5 (3 ratings) Copy quoteShare
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“The world," said Pavone, "will swing to the left. The whole world except America. The world will swing, not because people read Karl Marx,… — Irwin Shaw Copy Share Image
An absolutely necessary part of a writer's equipment, almost as necessary as talent, is the ability to stand up under punishment, both the punishment… — Irwin Shaw Copy Share Image
Special-interest magazines are dangerous places for writers to start out in because the writing quickly falls into a routine and people are likely to… — Irwin Shaw Copy Share Image
I haven't stuck to any formula. Most great writers stick to the same style, but I wanted to be more various — Irwin Shaw Copy Share Image
Writing is like a contact sport, like football. Why do kids play football? They can get hurt on any play, can't they? Yet they… — Irwin Shaw Copy Share Image
“This time it is not a simple, understandable war, within the same culture. This time it is an assault of the animal world upon… — Irwin Shaw Copy Share Image
A good editor understands what you're talking and writing about and doesn't meddle too much. — Irwin Shaw Copy Share Image
Writing is like a contact sport, like football. You can get hurt, but you enjoy it. — Irwin Shaw Copy Share Image
“The abuse of alcohol,” Mr. Parrish said in a solemn, preacher-like voice, as he reached for his glass, “is the one thing that puts… — Irwin Shaw Copy Share Image
