“The important thing in writing is the capacity to astonish. Not shock—shock is a worn-out word—but astonish.”
Quotes by Terry Southern
“There is no power on earth that can loosen a man's grip on his own throat”
“Mr. Christian gave his exasperation-sigh and went on with his peach salad, unable to keep his fork from shaking a little, but managing, with certain effort, not to drive it suddenly into his chest.”
Terry SouthernTerry Southern was an influential American novelist, essayist, and screenwriter, recognized for his sharp satirical style that left a lasting impact on literature and film. Emerging as a key figure in...