You don't think any job's a job unless it's your job.

It turns out there is only one possible thing to do in this circumstance, to wait the only way there is to wait through eternity, and that is through creativity.

Reading a book is something you do to yourself.

At 17, the gratitude part of their brain is a little undercooked.

Amusement, even ironic amusement, is the beginning of sincere appreciation, as any lapsed hipster knows.

You can’t inspire and lead people without earning their attention. You achieve that in a counter-intuitive way – by paying close attention to what interests them.

You love Roth, " he continued for me."You're in love with him." My eyes met his bright blue ones."Yes, " I whispered, my lower lip trembling."It's him. It's always been him.

I ... ran for Legislature [in 1832] ... and was beaten-the only time I have been beaten by the people.

America's a very traumatized society.

I suppose home is, for me, more of a state of mind. It's really more of about being where I want to be with people I care about.

You cannot become great women if you are not also good women. Great women respond generously to their instincts to do good.

If you're a Conservative, why aren't you behind conserving the land?

I'm not a method actress.

Ambition never is in a greater hurry that I; it merely keeps pace with circumstances and with my general way of thinking.

As a reader I like both great characterization and fast moving plots. The challenge is to balance the both and not compromise one for the other.