The voice of the Constitution is the inescapably solemn self-consciousness of the people giving the law unto themselves.

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.

Be an instrument of peace, not a preacher of hate.

The ability of extension lies in responsibility

I'm convinced that petting a puppy is good luck.

Food culture is like listening to the Beatles - it's international, it's very positive, it's inventive and creative.

I'm in favour of religion as a tamer of arrogance. For a Greek Orthodox, the idea of God as creator outside the human is not God in God's terms. My God isn't the God of George Bush.

I can really fish - I've been fishing since I was a kid.

Socialist democracy is not, a luxury and its need is not limited to the most advanced industrial countries.

Gratitude is a sickness suffered by dogs.

Anyone who comes into your life, under any circumstances, has something to teach you.