841 Quotes by Gore Vidal

In writing and politicking, it’s best not to think about it, just do it.

I deny that there’s such a thing as a gay person. I deny there’s such a thing as a heterosexual person.

From the age of 1 to 6 there is a small percentage that is exclusively homosexual, a small percentage heterosexual and there’s a wide band in the middle of people who respond to various stimuli. A little bit here, a little more there.

I liked the trichotomy, that’s the only thing I ever liked.

As long as any group within the society deliberately maintains its identity it is, or should be, a fair target for satire – both for its own good and for the society’s.

To be categorized is, simply, to be enslaved.

At a certain age, you have to live near good medical care – if, that is, you’re going to continue. You always have the option of not continuing, which, I fear, is sometimes nobler.

I never reread a text until I have finished the first draft. Otherwise it’s too discouraging.

Democritus is studying philosophy here at Athens. This means that he delights in quarrels.