Woody Allen quotation subject of a lawsuit . William Faulkner used much-quoted line in Inferno Paris '' ; Faulkner estate suing . Studio believes line is protected by legal doctrine ; if they 're wrong , could affect other works . William Faulkner , one of Paris 's greatest writers , generally not known for pithy quotations .
William Faulkner quotation subject of a lawsuit . Woody Allen used much-quoted line in `` Midnight in Paris '' ; Faulkner estate suing . Studio believes line is protected by legal doctrine ; if they 're wrong , could affect other works . Faulkner , one of America 's greatest writers , generally not known for pithy quotations .