Also, most people read fiction as an escape - and I wonder whether my books aren't a bit too grounded in reality to reach the widest possible audience.

If only the human body could handle trauma as well as biotechnology stocks do.

Even so, sometimes I wish I did have a little bit more flair in my language.

Volatility may be rising simply because investors must digest more information every day.

Never underestimate the power of Abby Joseph Cohen.

Sergeant Bergdahl may have broken any number of military laws.

In general, great companies prefer to grow organically, as Wall Street likes to say. That is, from the inside out, by finding new markets or by taking market share from their competitors.

The notion that employees and companies have a social contract with each other that goes beyond a paycheck has largely vanished in United States business.

Good spectator sports share certain fundamentals. Their competitors battle head-to-head. Their winners are determined objectively: fastest runner, most points. They are refereed, not judged.

Downhill track sports like luge are technology battles, as exciting as a NASCAR qualifying day.

Did anyone in the White House or the N.S.A or the C.I.A. consider flying to Hong Kong and treating Mr. Snowden like a human being, offering him a chance to testify before Congress and a fair trial?

If money’s the god people worship, I’d rather go worship the devil instead.

What's that?" he asked, when I stood beside him again."Halos, " I said with a grin. "For heavenly creatures like us.""That might be a stretch.

...I'm constantly agitated, restless - I work moments like worry beads until I see your face...

Speake not of a dead man at the table.

Villains are very, very boring to do. They're so much easier than heroes.

And if we even affirm that He was born of a virgin, accept this in common with what you accept of Perseus.

Soccer isn't very social. Plus, if you don't like someone on the other team, you can do something about it.

If you like easygoing, monogamous men, stay away from billionaires.

You would rouse to anger a heart of stone.

I'd like to walk on the moon (and return).