I don't like outlining, because books are organic things. Sometimes a book doesn't want to be written in a certain way.

When two people are meant to be together, they will be together. It's fate.

Keeping up the appearance of having all your marbles is hard work, but important.

I stare at her for a long moment. I want to kiss her. I want to kiss her more than I've ever wanted anything in my life.

I look after those who look after me." He smacks his lips, stares at me, and adds, "I also look after those who don't." - Sara Gruen (Water for Elephants)

Life is the most spectacular show on earth.

The only thing that makes me crazier than writing is not writing.

When will people learn that just because you can make something doesn’t mean you should?

When I first submerged my feet into frigid water, they hurt so badly I yanked them out again. I persisted, dunking them for longer and longer periods, until the cold finally blistered.

Don't want to get tipsy and break a hip.

It's as though I've been sleepwalking and suddenly woken to find myself here

Only the spirit nourishes the soul.

What is the meaning of life…to give life meaning.

In case you’re not bright enough to figure it out, there’s a real upside to having a sinner like me answer your phone. I lie, and your conscience stays clear.

It's fun to get together and have something good to eat at least once a day. That's what human life is all about-enjoying things.

The purely agitational attitude is not good enough for a detailed consideration of a subject.

I thank my Maker, that in the midst of judgment he has remembered mercy. I humbly entreat my Redeemer to give me strength to lead henceforth a purer life than I have done hitherto.

That perfect bliss and sole felicity, the sweet fruition of an earthly crown.

I've spent the better part of my career in politics and public policy working on and fighting for education reforms.

A warrior of light knows that in the silence of his heart he will hear an order that will guide him.

There's a lot more pressure on me at United. There are people out there trying to shoot you down