Human emotions are a gift from our animal ancestors. Cruelty is a gift humanity has given itself.

I have no interest in understanding sheep, only eating them.

And be grateful. Our scars have the power to remind us that the past was real.

I ate his liver with some fava beans and a nice chianti

You will not persuade me with appeals to my intellectual vanity.

Whenever feasible, one should always try to eat the rude.

You must understand that when you are writing a novel you are not making anything up. It's all there and you just have to find it.

A census taker tried to quantify me once. I ate his liver with some fava beans and a big Amarone. Go back to school, little Starling.

The tragedy is not to die, but to be wasted.

I'm giving serious thought into eating yor wife” - Hannibal Lecter

When the Fox hears the Rabbit scream he comes a-runnin', but not to help.

Break my heart for what breaks yoursEverything I am for Your Kingdom's causeAs I walk from earth into eternity

When your life flashes through your eyes make sure there is enough to see, until then work hard on your ambitions and live life to the fullest.

A real book is not one that we read, but one that reads us.

Luxury is more deadly than any foe.

I wanted to be scared again ... I wanted to feel unsure again. That's the only way I learn the only way I feel challenged.

You will enjoy any activity in which you are fully present.

Enjoy the present day, as distrusting that which is to follow.

I've got news for you. We're gonna win the game. I guarantee it.

It also has potential to cause problems to individuals who had nothing to do with the terrorism issue.

I want to live quietly.