The speed of the human mind is remarkable. So is its inability to face the obvious.

Sometimes I think that novelists suffer from P.C.S.: Perpetual Childhood Syndrome.

Sin is absence of God. Nothing more, nothing less.

If God resides anywhere ... surely he shelters behind barricades of pure chance.

You can tell nothing from a man's appearance, nothing except the depths of your own prejudice.

Faith is the enemy of discovery.

Most of those people who saw themselves as literary types at university became bank managers.

She knows what it is to be sad and miserable, but those emotions are almost enjoyable. They throw moments of happiness and laughter into sharper relief.

I've never been really interested in music, classical or otherwise, where the craft is more important than the result. I realized quickly that I'd never be a technical electronic musician.

Our true dignity consists — in thought. Thence we must derive our elevation, not from space or duration. Let us endeavor then to think well; this is the principle of morals.

Individual capitalists, in short, necessarily act in such a way as to de-stabilize capitalism.

No, Mom. I said fine." "It's just your tone." Ah, yes- the tone. The nasty traitor.

Hammer and tongs! I am so torn between rage and joy, that if I do not burst, it will be a marvel!

Having the presence of mind to react to any situation onstage is what makes the best performers keep their spontaneity intact.

People are waking up in their homes - without conferences. They're waking up because life is waking them up, not because of some conference called "Body and Soul."

Oh god Let all lovers be content Give them happy endings Let their lives be celebrations Let their hearts dance in the fire of your love

You have to learn to smile through your pain. Sometimes it’s all we got.

Ignore the received wisdom of any industry you’re entering. Never be trapped by dogma. Never let other people’s opinions drown out your own inner voice.