All over the world today, not just in the totalitarian countries, assiduous functionaries in Ministries of Truth are clubbing history dumb and rendering language insensible.

Writing is like driving at night in the fog. You can only see as far as your headlights, but you can make the whole trip that way.

All secrets become deep. All secrets become dark. That's in the nature of secrets.

Good writing is supposed to evoke sensation in the reader - not the fact that it is raining, but the feeling of being rained upon.

When in trouble or in doubt, run in circles, scream and shout.

Writing is an exploration. You start from nothing and learn as you go.

Never underestimate the determination of a kid who is time-rich and cash-poor.

I am often asked the question How can the masses permit themselves to be exploited by the few. The answer is By being persuaded to identify with them.

The three most important documents a free society gives are a birth certificate, a passport, and a library card.

Writers are not just people who sit down and write. They hazard themselves. Every time you compose a book your composition of yourself is at stake.

Writing is a socially acceptable form of schizophrenia.

The fear of death is the fear of the end of an illusion

I'm a big old romantic.

A protected bicycle lane in the city in a developing country is a powerful symbol, showing that a citizen on the $30 bicycle is as important as one in a $30,000 car

Why do you insist on talking about what does not exist?

With participation in politics so low at the moment I think Christians should ensure their views are represented at all levels and not leave it to others.

I would by no means wish a daughter of mine to be a progeny of learning.

A slice of pie without cheese is like a kiss without a squeeze.

Seeds of faith are always within us; sometimes it takes a crisis to nourish and encourage their growth.

He that never changes his opinions, never corrects his mistakes, will never be wiser on the morrow than he is today.

You had some unexpected help. You had help from God! Essentially, it became a handicap match! Me vs you and God!