Book Quote by John Kenneth Galbraith

“Writing is enormously satisfying, a little difficult at times, but rewarding, especially when someone really loves the book - that is the ultimate joy.”

— A.H. Richardson

The only joy I had was writing what was. That book was. It no longer amuses me to be all the things I was…

— Mary MacLane

Not writing the same kind of book over and over again is to me the real pleasure of what I do.

— Bill Bryson

Writing a book is incredibly pleasurable, but very solitary. You have total control, but sometimes that can drive you insane.

— Justin Halpern

I always thought it would be so much fun to write a book.

— Julie Foudy

Books are like my one and only joy.

— John Lydon

I always knew writing a novel was a great thing.

— James Salter

Writing a book isn’t an easy process nor is it always enjoyable, but it is one of life’s most satisfying achievements.

— Guy Kawasaki

“Writing a book is both rewarding and inspiring The preparation, research and introduction of new chapters to an ever increasing text provides enormous excitement…

— Roy Taylor

I really absolutely loved writing my first book.

— Jill Davis

Writing books is certainly a most unpleasant occupation. It is lonesome, unsanitary, and maddening. Many authors go crazy.

— H. L. Mencken

I loved to read, still do, and it seemed that the writing was a result of the love of books and reading and libraries.

— Adriana Trigiani