The woman, in a battle of fists or guns, may not be as great a power as a man; but a woman behind a vote is every bit as useful as a man.

Evolution cannot be brought about by the use of dynamite.

There are some kinds of wounds you can get, internal injuries. You don't know what's wrong with you, but you're bleeding to death slowly inside.

Consider this a fair warning.

I write about romance and passion to savour love twice, in the moment and in retrospect.

When I was a kid at four years old, that's when I started amateur wrestling with my dad and family. And when that's instilled in you, it never goes away.

I don't believe in the myth of the "self made man". Nobody gets through alone.

The ego will endure the worst agonies of neurotic misery rather than consent to one minute of diminishment of its sense of importance.

When I was 12, I had a coach tell me I would never be a championship pitcher. That devastated me. I was crushed.

Love is not to be proven or measured...It exists, and that is enough.

No matter what their background, the southern French are fascinated by food.

We’re screwed. (Nick) Screwed blue and tattooed. (Acheron)