Drummond appreciated his guest's initial silence, his respect for the ancient, sacred act of imbibing. Drink first, talk later.

Selfless giving does not imply giving everything up - it's simply having a good time.

Finding a name for something is a way of conjuring its existence, of making it possible for people to see a pattern where they didn't see anything before.

The cure for anything is salt water: sweat, tears or the sea.

Fortunately, no country was ever more suited for anarchist agitation than present-day America.

Vain wisdom all, and false philosophy.

Every land has its own special rhythm, and unless the traveler takes the time to learn the rhythm, he or she will remain an outsider there always.

Reality is but a poor excuse for not having an imagination.

Passion cooks. Reason cleans.

Because, if one is writing novels today, concentrating on the beauty of the prose is right up there with concentrating on your semi-colons, for wasted effort.

Racism is so universal in this country, so widespread and deepseated, that it is invisible because it is so normal.