The truth of existence was a happiness separated from the easy happy life. There was music in the forest. There was clean air where nobody could hear him breathe.

A man without enemies is a dishonest man.

The outside is the only place we can truly be inside the world.

The mountains knew the definition of freedom. They provided a place where he could find his mind.

The trees show definitions of themselves subtly like the face of a man.

The past and the future were starlight, seemingly so close, but forever out of reach. Eli felt that starlight, the infinity of knowing nothing but his finite existence.

There are places which exist in this world beyond the reach of imagination.

What man does not seek the power of his dreams, and believe in his ability to match the grace of his illusions.

Only lost photographs that were never taken know what my mind speaks of when we are alone together.

As the saturating colors of sun-life fade from sight, the ominous moon reaches out its long arm and applies the dark dyes of night.

The way we live, decides the meaning of life.And the way we die, tells how much meaningful we made it.

It is true that nobody is above the law, but power can make somebody invisible.

I don't think with any book you get used to people falling in love with the story. It's been incredible just to realize your books are being read. It's a pretty amazing feeling.

Tomorrow composts today.

Success is my drug of choice.

The religion itself may have some great ideas, but I can't take it seriously if it's blatantly exclusionary.

I am convinced that what has the greatest meaning for us is what we uncover for ourselves.

I had spent years thinking about one thing while I was doing another. I had, in fact, prided myself on being able to do two things at once.

There's a terrible truth for many women in the picture business: Aging typically takes its toll and means fewer and less desirable roles.

If you deny the reality of your body or your life, you'll never be able to dress any of it well - even the parts you love. You have to see it all to work with any of it.