You must remember that we persecute nobody for religion. We regard religion as an error and fight it with education.

If you are called upon to govern humans, treat them humanely.

The Jews will become socialist colonisers with strong fists and sharp teeth, a strong national group within the Soviet family of nations.

The whole history of my life, and in essence the whole history of the working class consists of this: that we have lived and fought under the leadership of Lenin and Stalin.

Those that recognize the inevitability of change stand to benefit the most from it.

He [Harry Bosch] defined good company not by the conversation but by the lack of it. When there was no need to talk to feel comfortable, that was the right company

Live in the now and the how will take care of itself.

The sound of him drinking was indescribable—like dirty runoff down a storm drain.

Long ago I ceased to count heads. Truth is usually in the minority in this evil world

Remember the pain?' thought Artemis. I hate myself. I really do.

One time we saw some hookers but when we got closer we realized it was Motley Crue.

I sat down next to her. Took her hand. This can work, I said. All we have to do is try.

They've got great parents; I'm just trying to be the fun uncle.

As a writer, I absorb stories, allow them to churn within my own head and heart - often for years - until I find a way of telling them that fits both my time and temperament.