Thornton Wilder

Literature is the orchestration of platitudes.

Literature is the orchestration of platitudes.

Many plays-certainly mine-are like blank checks. The actors and directors put their own signatures on them.

Many plays-certainly mine-are like blank checks. The actors and directors put their own signatures on them.

Marriage is a bribe to make the housekeeper think she's a householder.

Marriage is a bribe to make the housekeeper think she's a householder.

When you're safe at home you wish you were having an adventure; when you're having an adventure you wish you read more

When you're safe at home you wish you were having an adventure; when you're having an adventure you wish you were safe at home

My advice to you is not to inquire why or whither, but just enjoy your ice cream while it's on read more

My advice to you is not to inquire why or whither, but just enjoy your ice cream while it's on your plate--that's my philosophy.