The only way to escape the feeling of loneliness is to just be silent

Kindness is not random, it is done on purpose

Have good sense, smell the scents, and you will have more cents

Your heart determines if you are rich or poor

No time for anything, little time for everything

Nations should be governed by a council of learned men who must answer to the people for their actions.

A truth told once is no match for a lie oft repeated.

Being inside this cottage, with dark wooden walls and hand-carved furniture like my own home, cast a darkened stain onto my heart.

A great many things which in times of lesser knowledge we imagined to be superstitious or useless, prove today on examination to have been of immense value to mankind.

I listen to a wide variety of music of all genres, but sometimes you just need a cheesy pop song.

I've always wanted to write a novel. It's overwhelming and daunting, and it's one of those things that every writer fantasizes about doing.

Lying to a committee is a very grave abuse, and there ought to be a clear punishment.

There is wealth within the sound of your voice.

A good name is rather to be chosen than riches.

I always have a contract with a character. Even when he's unappealing. The contract is to give him his due. To tell his story. And to keep his secrets.