Everyone needs rules. After all, how can you break what doesn’t exist? Rules give anarchy something to aim at

It was easier for me to think of a world without a creator than of a creator burdened with all the contradictions in the world.

Only when women wield power in significant numbers will we create a society that genuinely works for all women … that will be a society that works for everyone.

Even when we look at nature, our imagination constructs the picture.

In retrospect Hank I don't know why I spent four years writing this book when I could have just made a hit sing-a-ma-jig album.

Most of my stories have some basis in fact.

Privacy is something that we maintain for the good of ourselves and others. Secrecy we keep to separate ourselves from others, even those we love.

Nothing you will object to," James replied in a soothing tone. I cannot think how he came to imagine that he would know what I might or might not object to.

Always say less than necessary.

The president has said Republicans want dirty air and dirty water.

That I am a monk and you are a layman is of no importance ... rather that we are both in the light of the Holy Spirit ... Acquire peace, and thousands around you will be saved.