Books keep and reciprocate our secrets, dreams, regrets, and hopes better than any friend in the world.

On the contrary, I think making you happy should be taken very seriously.

Of all the comforting objects in this world, few things are as reassuring and accepting as books.

How many people long for that "past, simpler, and better world, " I wonder, without ever recognizing the truth that perhaps it was they who were simpler and better, and not the world about them?

For a book to be a good one a reader must have a connection with the characters and identify with them and have the story hold their attention and want more

All beings tremble before violence.All fear death.All love life.See yourself in others.Then whom can you hurt?What harm can you do?

I do not know the American gentleman, God forgive me for putting two such words together.

Practically anything you read or hear about racism, sexism, and homophobia is cant.

My father was an amateur filmmaker who shot 8mm color documentaries.

You could love me or hate me I swear it won't make me or break me. I'm goin where ever the money takes me.

Fredo, you're my older brother and I love you. But don't ever take sides against the Family again. Ever.

We prefer war in all cases to tribute under any form and to any people whatever.

Stones have been known to move and trees to speak.