I don't care what anybody says about me as long as it isn't true.

- Truman Capote

A conversation is a dialogue, not a monologue. That's why there are so few good conversations: due to scarcity, two intelligent talkers seldom meet.

- Truman Capote

It takes a lot of bad writing to get to a little good writing.

- Truman Capote

All human life has its seasons and cycles, and no one's personal chaos can be permanent. Winter, after all, gives way to spring and summer, though so…

- Truman Capote

Anyone who ever gave you confidence, you owe them a lot.

- Truman Capote

Failure is the condiment that gives success its flavor.

- Truman Capote

It's a very excruciating life facing that blank piece of paper every day and having to reach up somewhere into the clouds and bring something down ou…

- Truman Capote

The brain may take advice, but not the heart.

- Truman Capote

there is only one unpardonable sin--deliberate cruelty. All else can be forgiven.

- Truman Capote