I discovered that rejections are not altogether a bad thing. They teach a writer to rely on his own judgment and to say in his heart of hearts,

 

I discovered that rejections are not altogether a bad thing. They teach a writer to rely on his own judgment and to say in his heart of hearts, "To hell with you."


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This quote is just one of 13 total Saul Bellow quotes in our collection. Saul Bellow is known for saying 'I discovered that rejections are not altogether a bad thing. They teach a writer to rely on his own judgment and to say in his heart of hearts, "To hell with you."' as well as some of the following quotes.

There was a disturbance in my heart, a voice that spoke there and said, I want, I want, I want! It happened every afternoon, and when I tried to suppress it it got even stronger.

Saul Bellow
280

All a writer has to do to get a woman is to say he's a writer. It's an aphrodisiac.

Saul Bellow
255
In expressing love we belong among the undeveloped countries. -Saul Bellow
236

People can lose their lives in libraries. They ought to be warned.

Saul Bellow
190

Hapiness can only be found if you can free yourself of all other distractions.

Saul Bellow
187
There is only one way to defeat the enemy, and that is to write as well as one can. The best argument is an undeniably good book. -Saul Bellow
167

A man is only as good as what he loves.

Saul Bellow
158