The writer, like everyone else, is equipped in infancy with a thick padding of things he believes to be true, but which aren't.

Simplicity, carried to an an extreme, becomes elegance.

Simplicity carried to an extreme becomes elegance.

I can't do this to you, ' he said, drawing back. Emily put her hand on his and pulled the gun to her temple. 'Then do it for me, ' she said.

It’s like I became so obsessed with doing things right, I forgot to enjoy them.

There is no such thing as an infallible doctor.

Never despair, but if you do, work on in despair.

Paranoia plays into all of us. Trust is a terrifying idea of not knowing who we can rely on.

I want to focus on what are called kitchen table issues. You know, the ones that keep you up at night, like the cost of childcare and college and prescription drugs and so much else.

The constant expansion has diluted the talent. Other than that, it's still the same game.

I guess I'm gonna fade into Bolivian.

If you’re really looking for answers, look past me. But if you’re interested in how I got to where I am, I will be as honest as possible.

Success is brought by continued labor and continued watchfulness. We must struggle on, not for one moment hesitate, nor take one backward step.