When stalking one’s prey, it is best to take one’s time. Say nothing, and as sure as eggs he will become curious and emerge.

You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view.

The book to read is not the one which thinks for you, but the one which makes you think. No book in the world equals the Bible for that.

The things that happen to people we never really know. What happens in houses behind closed doors, what secrets -

People generally see what they look for, and hear what they listen for.

Real courage is when you know you're licked before you begin, but you begin anyway and see it through no matter what.

He turned out the light and went into Jem's room. He would be there all night, and he would be there when Jem waked up in the morning.

Things are always better in the morning.

It's not necessary to tell all you know.

Writing is a process of self-discipline you must learn before you can call yourself a writer. There are people who write, but I think they're quite different from people who must write.

...but before I can live with other folks I've got to live with myself.

Courage is to act on your beliefs or opinions especially in spite of criticism.Not to act on someones idea of what your courage should be....

Reality is not an inspiration for literature. At its best, literature is an inspiration for reality.

I have no plans to go public if I get into a relationship. I will do my best to safeguard the privacy of the person I love and respect her feelings.

If you have love in your life, it can make up for a great many things that are missing. If you don't have love in your life, no matter what else there is, it's not enough.

I'm tired of having to consult a group of old white guys about my black girl craft. They don't even know what they're listening for or to.

Play the Piano Drunk Like a Percussion Instrument Until the Fingers Begin to Bleed a Bit.

I don't care if I'm beautiful; I don't care what I am on the outside. It isn't about the outside.

At any given time, there are ideas and images that can only be communicated indirectly.

A single James creation is worth the whole output of a 7th Avenue year's work.

I always imagined that to bring an orchestra to play together is not enough for a conductor.