I think in American culture, we put value on economic success but tell people you don't have to be economically successful to be happy.

Generally speaking, I think it is fair to say that I am a friend to the creatures of the Earth when I am not busy eating them or wearing them.

A stopped clock is correct twice a day, but a sundial can be used to stab someone, even at nighttime.

Specificity is the soul of narrative.

I am not beautiful, so I don't know why I'm making myself ugly. But the mustache stays.

All I can ask from society is that it please stop telling me why I should like sports.

I actually own a copy of my own book; that's how dedicated I am as an author.

There is no ritual that enhances creativity other than just starting.

My career as a magazine writer was largely prefaced on the idea of curiosity, to go on adventures and weasel my way into the lives of people that I admire.

A literary agent is nothing but a cheap salesman (or woman); while a writer is a cheap salesman (or woman) who also has to actually write the books.

The villain of any story is often the most compelling character.

Make voyages. Attempt them. There's nothing else.

When the inner beauty exceeds the outward beauty--it creates a magical dance in the heart.

If you want to know how good a tree is, examine how many birds flock to feed off of its fruit.

You are the language so universalyou are forgottenBe my linguistTurn meinto your words.

Every man, through fear, mugs his aspirations a dozen times a day.

There is a natural aristocracy among men. The grounds of this are virtue and talents.

The things that seem insignificant to most people such as a note, song or walk become invaluable treasures kept safe in your heart to cherish forever.

A hobby is, of course, an abomination, as are all consuming interests and passions that do not lead directly to large, personal gain.

To do something that will just fly away is kind of special. Every time somebody tell you they love you, that "I love you" flies away, and you wait until the next one.

'Footloose' is a fun movie. If you do it right, people should leave wanting to dance.