Old truths and ancient magic, revolution and invention, all conspire to distract us from the passion that in one way or another defeats us all.

Come on, say it again. I'm a perfect devil. Tell me how bad I am. It makes me feel so good!

Don't be a fool for the Devil, darling.

Claudia... you've been a very very naughty little girl.

Oh Lestat, you deserved everything that's ever happened to you. You better not die. You might actually go to hell.

I am the Vampire Lestat. I'm immortal more or less. The light of the sun, the sustained heat of an intense fire-these things might destroy me. But then again, they might not.

Nothing in all the world is so nonsensical and contradictory, save mortals, that is, who live in the grip of the superstitions of the past.

One moment the world is as it is. The next, it is something entirely different. Something it has never been before.

-You are on the verge of being truly mad. -No, not at all. Look at me. I can tie my shoelaces. See?

None of us really changes over time. We only become more fully what we are.

Give me a man or woman who has read a thousand books and you give me an interesting companion. Give me a man or woman who has read perhaps three and you give me a very dangerous enemy indeed.

I read everyday, because reading takes me away, away to a place where nothing is impossible.

It doesn't matter the genre or type of art, if it's authentic there's an apparent beauty to it and as an artist, that's very inspiring.

War is the domain of physical exertion and suffering.

Never be afraid of the world's censure; it's praise is much more to be dreaded.

The only intelligence investing is value investing...to acquire more than one is paying for.

A lot of people have been hyped up to be great but just disappeared. I promised myself I wouldn't be one of them.

I get off on anticipating and waiting much more than I get off on the actual event.

I see neither bravery nor sacrifice in destroying life or property, for offense or defense.

He remembered his home now, and that gave him new determination to succeed. He was fighting for two camps now -- two families.

Please don't confuse love and logic ... They aren't even remotely related.