It had felt as if I were truly awake for the first time, true knowledge running like ice in my blood.The memory exhilirated me for a moment, then left me with a broken cord of loss.

Half of seeming clever is keeping your mouth shut at the right times.

There are three things all wise men fear: the sea in storm, a night with no moon, and the anger of a gentle man.

Books are a poor substitute for female companionship, but they are easier to find.

I've always liked the moonless night best. It's easier to say things in the dark. It's easier to be yourself.

I am no poet. I do not love words for the sake of words. I love words for what they can accomplish. Similarly, I am no arithmetician. Numbers that speak only of numbers are of little interest to me.

Dawn was coming. The Waystone Inn lay in silence, and it was a silence of three parts.

Death was like an unpleasant neighbor. You didn’t talk about him for fear he might hear you and decide to pay a visit.

Hespe's mouth went firm. She didn't scowl exactly, but it looked like she was getting all the pieces of a scowl together in one place, just in case she needed them in a hurry.

My bad luck got tangled up with my bad decisions, and I'm paying for it.

Pride is always a better lever against the nobility than reason.

The word 'love, ' used in connection with the reproduction of our species, is the most odious blasphemy taught in our times.

Your burdens are perfectly measured and gifted to you according to your resistance.

I've lived my life again just telling it to you.

I like American black soul music, that was my first big enthusiasm.

Waihi Beach. It's a lovely beach, and we're right on the shore and I get a lot of pleasure out of waking up in the morning and hearing the waves roll in.

The simple secret is this: put your trust in the Lord, do your best, then leave the rest to Him.

Keep your heart in wonder at the daily miracles of your life.

I have a message from the Tea Party, a message that is loud and clear and does not mince words. We've come to take our government back.

Southampton have always been at the top, apart from the seasons when they weren't.

Everyone is dealing with something. This is life; this is not just a piece of cake.