The very persons who have taken away my time and space are those who have given me something to say.
Katherine PatersonCervantes smiled Spain's chivalry away; A single laugh demolished the right arm Of his country.
Lord ByronI store away my experiences and don't feel really happy until I've found a way to write about them.
Len DeightonI didn’t know that painters and writers retired. They’re like soldiers – they just fade away.
Lawrence Ferlinghetti