He mistook, as the cleverest men often do mistake, in underrating the cruelty of women.

Intensely selfish people are always very decided as to what they wish. They do not waste their energies in considering the good of others.

I do not wish to be a coward like the father of mankind and throw the blame upon a woman.

The world never leaves one in ignorance or in peace.

The panic crawled throughout his limbs like a million tiny newborn spiders.

Where science is a dignified waltz in three-quarter time, magic is an improvised saxophone solo: all gut checks and synchronicities.

Faith is the feather that can let us fly.

An individual excels where the institution fails.

But if somebody dies, if something happens to you, there is a normal process of depression, it is part of being human, and some people view it as a learning experience etc.

Where did the love come from? What was it made of?

There's nothing worse than finishing your last take on a movie and thinking, 'God! I finally nailed who this guy was!

This knight was indeed a valiant gentleman; but not a little given to romance, when he spake of himself.

I believe that I am some sort of fiction writer and I'm using myself in my work because I'm the person I'm most convenient to use!

You have to live in a state of thinking your painting is good, or you couldn't do it.