Absolutely nothing brings out the killer instinct in the upper crust of New York Society like a charity function.

Every human being must find his own way to cope with severe loss, and the only job of a true friend is to facilitate whatever method he chooses.

It is the greatest truth of our age: Information is not knowledge.

I wanted nothing less than to be a fiction writer when I was a kid. If you had told me I would be an artist or novelist when I grew up, I would have laughed in your face

You want to believe that there's one relationship in life that's beyond betrayal. A relationship that's beyond that kind of hurt. And there isn't.

I have a grim outlook on the world, and in particular on humanity. Spent years denying it, but I am very misanthropic. And I live alone on a mountain for a reason.

The defenders of decent society and the disciples of degeneracy are often the same people.

The definition of terrorism is killing civilians with the intent of changing their political affiliation.

People would rather be deceived than have the truth cause them anxiety

Scientists' minds may jump around like amorous toads, but they do seem to accept such behavior in one another.

People are disturbed enough by serial killers, but the whole notion of female violence, particularly maternal violence - the idea of mothers who kill - really unnerves people.

Christian Fiction is like a parable. The story is made up, but the truth is brought to life. Enjoy the story, but savor the truth.

There are few ways in which a man can be more innocently employed than in getting money.

Popular and democratic government is the only constitution which suits France, and all those who are worthy of the name of men.

A free spirit takes liberties even with liberty itself.

If God came down here with the box that had the reason for living in it, I'd like to find just 2 words: The Music. That would be neat.

'I thought I could live my life without you,' she says, trying desperately to hold back her tears. 'I can't. I've tried and I can't do it.'

I seem to always inspire a strong reaction one way or the other.

I am the rich man's guru.

You've got to have as many good times as bad, or it all becomes too painful and too much work.

It will make you feel good, and it will make you feel whole, when the spirit moves you and it fills you through and through.