The act of composition is a series of discoveries.

Writing is like driving at night in the fog. You can only see as far as your headlights, but you can make the whole trip that way.

All secrets become deep. All secrets become dark. That's in the nature of secrets.

Good writing is supposed to evoke sensation in the reader - not the fact that it is raining, but the feeling of being rained upon.

When in trouble or in doubt, run in circles, scream and shout.

Writing is an exploration. You start from nothing and learn as you go.

Never underestimate the determination of a kid who is time-rich and cash-poor.

I am often asked the question How can the masses permit themselves to be exploited by the few. The answer is By being persuaded to identify with them.

The three most important documents a free society gives are a birth certificate, a passport, and a library card.

Writers are not just people who sit down and write. They hazard themselves. Every time you compose a book your composition of yourself is at stake.

Writing is a socially acceptable form of schizophrenia.

Love one another with great passion.

You won't, " says the Mayor, smiling again. "Everyone knows you aren't a killer, Todd."He pushes Viola forward again -She calls out from the pain of it -Viola, I t

Instead of looking for miracles why believe so strong in invisible virtues like dignity of labor.

My whole life has been basically trying to find intelligent students or, you know, highly motivated students and giving them an opportunity to do good science.

In true dialogue, both sides are willing to change.

I think of the U.S. Marines like we used to think of the Foreign Legion; as big mouths with big hearts.

I do not want a boy. I only want Monseigneur!

The forehead is the gate of the mind.

The best one can say of modern creative art is that it is just a little less vulgar than reality.

Be careful going in search of adventure - it's ridiculously easy to find.