If the Gospels were mythical themselves, they could not provide the knowledge that demythologizes mythology.

Our concern for victims is the secular mask of Christian love.

Imitation is human intelligence in its most dynamic aspect.

In myth, violent death is always justified.

The world’s myths do not reveal a way to interpret the Gospels, but exactly the reverse: the Gospels reveal to us the way to interpret myth.

In this world we're all travelers on the same ship that has set sail from one unknown port en route to another equally foreign to us

School district policies and practices have not kept pace with student and teacher needs.

There is always a moment in any kind of struggle when one feels in full bloom. Vivid. Alive. One might be blown to bits in such a moment and still be at peace.

I stay out of the sun, which is very good. If you want to be in sun, please use SPF, it's important.

If you look back at yesterday and think it was a big deal, then you haven't done anything today.

When I was much younger, I sometimes felt rejected by feminists because of an image that I sold because it paid the bills. Any fool could tell my hair is dyed.

I was the kind of kid that had some talents or ability, but it never came out in school.

I hate to tell people what they should think 'cause I really have an aversion when people tell me what to think.

When writing, I model all the heroes after myself. Of course, it's hard to make them quite as wonderful as I am, but I come as close as I can.

You don't teach information in a writing workshop.