I try not to worry about rewriting books that worked well the first time. I'm too busy writing new books to worry about things that are already in print

There are wounds that never show on the body that are deeper and more hurtful than anything that bleeds.

I love animals, always have, and it seemed natural to help the ASPCA. Animals have no voice of their own, so we have to be that voice

I am not a morning person.

I always treated writing as a profession, never as a hobby. If you don't believe in yourself, no one else will.

Remember your personal demons should be afraid of you, because you are their home, their food, and as you heal, their executioner.

You'd think a sociopath assassin wouldn't have a fan following but he does

Zebrowski says that if you killed someone else just hide the body, he's not starting over on the paperwork.

Never trust people who smile constantly. They're either selling something or not very bright.

My writing style is very sensual, as in sensory detail

The best lies are always at least partially true.

if you cannot but weep when your soul summons you to prayer, she should spur you again and yet again, though weeping, until you shall come laughing

I would love to live in Paris and speak French. That would make me feel glamorous!

I am not the law, but I represent justice so far as my feeble powers go.

Who is wise? He that learns from everyone.

(Sebastian) "See, there you go. You're always looking at me like that." "Like what?" "Like I burn down animal shelters for fun and light my cigarettes with orphans.

Dear Mr. Kuhn, After twelve years in the major leagues, I do not feel that I am a piece of property to be bought and sold irrespective of my wishes

A false modesty is the meanest species of pride.

If the bubbles contain a misconception, as they always do, then it can't be maintained forever.

I find the earth to be a place of misery in which I am surrounded by the conformity that kills society.

Approved valor is made precious by natural courtesy.