I hope to live long and be happy. But I'd like to be remembered as somebody who did good rather than mischief.

It sounds extraordinary, but it's a fact that balance sheets can make fascinating reading.

Marriage is... OK, it's rooted and grounded on love and attraction.

I think we explored the further reaches of for better or for worse than some other married couples.

I will say that the prison regime is rather a good one for a writer because you have plenty of time to write.

I do mind some of the intrusions on privacy.

Let us subdue the ravages of the baser-self, and aspire to the higher calling of exalting joy through compassion, for that is the one true purpose of humanity.

People cheer on tyrants for fear of becoming targets.

It's easy when you grow up in fear to act out of fear. I don't want to embrace that fear; I prefer to be kind.

America is not - and never will be - at war with Islam. We will, however, relentlessly confront violent extremists.

Alec slid his hand from Jace's arm to his shoulder. Magnus cleared his throat. Alec dropped his hand. Simon grinned into his undrunk coffee.

For us to maintain our way of living, we must tell lies to each other and especially to ourselves. The lies are necessary because, without them, many deplorable acts would become impossibilities.

Every master has but one disciple, and that one becomes unfaithful to him, for he too is destined for master-ship.

Donald Trump says that he will not run for president. You know why? He can't find his birth certificate.

I love theme parks but I'm a real chicken on rides. I'd rather invent scary rides for my books than go on them for real.

You know something is important when you're willing to let someone else take the credit if that's what it takes to get it done.