People would rather be deceived than have the truth cause them anxiety

Every human being must find his own way to cope with severe loss, and the only job of a true friend is to facilitate whatever method he chooses.

It is the greatest truth of our age: Information is not knowledge.

I wanted nothing less than to be a fiction writer when I was a kid. If you had told me I would be an artist or novelist when I grew up, I would have laughed in your face

You want to believe that there's one relationship in life that's beyond betrayal. A relationship that's beyond that kind of hurt. And there isn't.

I have a grim outlook on the world, and in particular on humanity. Spent years denying it, but I am very misanthropic. And I live alone on a mountain for a reason.

The defenders of decent society and the disciples of degeneracy are often the same people.

The definition of terrorism is killing civilians with the intent of changing their political affiliation.

Scientists' minds may jump around like amorous toads, but they do seem to accept such behavior in one another.

People are disturbed enough by serial killers, but the whole notion of female violence, particularly maternal violence - the idea of mothers who kill - really unnerves people.

Still, it's an interesting technique-leaving one person behind in order to find her or him somewhere else. And in someone else.

Criticisms of a society filled with fools have no power in them to bother the sage that has emerged from the agonizing fire of misery.

He had accessorized his life with everything but paternal instinct.

Do you want a world with . . . more joy and happiness? Then find your own joy and happiness and contribute to the joy and happiness of others.

I believe in grace because I've seen it and peace because I've felt it and forgiveness because I've needed it.

I have hope because I love you – I’ve been in love with you, Avery. Probably before I even realize that I was

I attended the Columbus College Of Art & Design for a little while, until I realized they didn't take cartooning very seriously.

For me, it was more a dramatic shift to go from the stage to the screen.

I grew up in the '80s and John Hughes was the filmmaker making serious movies for teenagers.

If you allow failure to take on more of a role in your life than possible, then you'll always look at it on the defense and you'll always shoot yourself down before it even goes anywhere.

Some folks believe that global warming doesn't exist and that the environment doesn't need any help. I tend not to listen to them.