William Styron

"The pain of severe depression is quite unimaginable to those who have not suffered it, and it kills in many instances because its anguish can no longer be borne. The prevention of many suicides will continue to be hindered until there is a general awareness of the nature of this pain."

- William Styron

"The opposite of depression is not happiness, but vitality."

- William Styron

"A great book should leave you with many experiences, and slightly exhausted at the end. You live several lives while reading."

- William Styron

"A great book should leave you with many experiences, and slightly exhausted at the end.You live several lives while reading it."

- William Styron