[E]very journey is played out between standstill and flight.

There are many hostelries in his report, which is the true account of an expedition.

You can call anyone you want a traitor as long as you're the one holding the pen.

Better an honest devil than a lying angel...

All of nature begins to whisper its secrets to us through its sounds. Sounds that were previously incomprehensible to our soul now become the meaningful language of nature.

The only holiday of independence which I can never leave out is the celebration of the independence of the Jewish State of Israel.

The only way to write a book, I’m fond of telling people, is to actually write a book. That’s how you write a book.

I don't do farm animals. Can't stand hay in your leathers? Or wool in my teeth.

Because I was never a 'where do you see yourself in five years' person. I had no idea, and I didn't have a checklist, which really creates a lot less stress in your life.

I think of the quietness of Julian's voice as he said I love you, the steadiness of his rib cage rising and falling against my back, as we sleep.I love you, Julian. But the words don't come.

The majority of pop stars are complete idiots in every respect.

It's written into the Constitution that you're allowed to pursue happiness. In England it would be considered a frivolous objective.