Quotes from Truman Capote: Conversations — Truman Capote
1924–1984 United States
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Failure is the condiment that gives success its flavor.
Truman Capote: Conversations (1987)
Writing has laws of perspective, of light and shade, just as painting does, or music. If you are born knowing them, fine. If not, learn them. Then rearrange the rules to suit yourself.
Truman Capote: Conversations (1987)
All writing, all art, is an act of faith. If one tries to contribute to human understanding, how can that be called decadent? It's like saying a declaration of love is an act of decadence. Any work of art, provide it springs from a sincere motivation to further understanding between people, is an act of faith and therefore is an act of love.
Truman Capote: Conversations (1987)