Books can be the people we never get to meet, ancestors or far neighbors.

I don't know what God intends, or what qualifies Him to forgive me, ' Sobran said

You fainted and I caught you. It was the first time I'd supported a human. You had such heavy bones. I put myself between you and gravity. Impossible.

The wise man who has become accustomed to necessities knows better how to share with others than how to take from them, so great a treasure of self-sufficiency has he found.

The sweatshirt was big on her and she looked ridiculous. He liked it. And he liked that she was wearing something that carried his scent.

Remember son many a good story has been ruined by over-verification.

FLAG, n. A colored rag borne above troops and hoisted on forts and ships. It appears to serve the same purpose as certain signs that one sees and vacant lots in London

How I hate this folly of not believing in the Eucharist, etc.! If the gospel be true, if Jesus Christ be God, what difficulty is there?

The idea of directing was something that I always had in the back of my mind, and writing as well. I began to write screenplays when I was in my 20's.

It's important for me to let my fans know I really don't care. I'm confident.

My formula for happiness: a Yes, a No, a straight line, a goal.

I certainly know the difference between right and wrong.

The cavalry, in particular, were not friendly to the aeroplane, which it was believed, would frighten the horses.