Dawn Powell was an American author who wrote "A Time to be Born." Her writing often depicted New York City and the lives of its residents. Powell's works were not widely recognized during her lifetime, but have since gained critical acclaim.
One’s first love is always perfect until one meets one’s second love.
Dawn Powell – A Time to be Born
You can’t write if you can’t relate.
Dawn Powell – A Time to be Born
An artist must have more than talent, he must have a talent for having talent.
Dawn Powell – A Time to be Born
Truth is an excuse for a lack of imagination.
Dawn Powell – A Time to be Born
The only thing that keeps life from being cruel is that it is comic.
Dawn Powell – A Time to be Born
Solitude is un-American.
Dawn Powell – A Time to be Born
Success is the things one can have for money. Happiness is the things one can be with money.
Dawn Powell – A Time to be Born
Simplicity is the most deceitful mistress that ever betrayed man.
Dawn Powell – A Time to be Born