Being curious is the most important part of being a journalist. It might be the most important part of being anything.

He looked like the sort of person who would tell you that he did not have an umbrella to lend you when he actually had several and simply wanted to see you get soaked.

With a library it is easier to hope for serendipity than to look for a precise answer.

I don't know why wicked places generally look wicked. You'd think they'd look nice, to fool people, but they hardly ever do.

I'm not a stranger, " I said, and pointed to his book. "I'm someone who reads the same authors you do.

Of course you can trust me, " Jake Hix said. "We read the same books.

Boredom is not black licorice, Snicket, " she said. "There's no reason to share it with me.

There are many ways your intuition can get a message to you. You will start to pick them up once you learn to quiet the mental chatter.

what society requires from art ... is that it function as an early warning system.

Felicity grimaced in agreement. “No, you are perfectly correct. I did not realize how vital the approbation of one’s butler is in allowing for nocturnal autonomy.

An ambassador has no need of spies; his character is always sacred.

He who pretends to look upon death without fear, lies

I think it would be worse to expect nothing than to be disappointed.

It's completely legitimate for a company to continue striving for growth and higher profits. But business activities have to be conducted in a sustainable manner.

There are three intolerable things in life - cold coffee, lukewarm champagne, and overexcited women.

You don't want to depend on an editor. If you want to regret something for the rest of your life, you want to make sure you're responsible for it.

The words, when they came to my heart, were so gentle, and familiar -- and so very sad: What is this you have done?