H. P. Lovecraft : (7)

" For correct writing, the cultivation of patience and mental accuracy is essential. Throughout the young author’s period of apprenticeship, he must keep reliable dictionaries and textbooks at his elbow; eschewing as far as possible that hasty extemporaneous manner of writing which is the privilege of more advanced students. " - H. P. Lovecraft

" It would not be amiss for the novice to write the last paragraph of his story first, once a synopsis of the plot has been carefully prepared – as it always should be. " - H. P. Lovecraft

" Unhappy is he to whom the memories of childhood bring only fear and sadness. " - H. P. Lovecraft

" I never ask a man what his business is, for it never interests me. What I ask him about are his thoughts and dreams. " - H. P. Lovecraft

" I do not think that any realism is beautiful. " - H. P. Lovecraft

" Ocean is more ancient than the mountains, and freighted with the memories and the dreams of Time. " - H. P. Lovecraft

" It is a mistake to fancy that horror is associated inextricably with darkness, silence, and solitude. " - H. P. Lovecraft