exaggeration is the octopus of the English language

It is not when a man is at the end of his life, but when a man is at the end of his profession, that his soul shows itself.

He worshipped at the temple of her intellect and I believe it was a comfort to him to know that she left our world with it still shining.

These writers take the essence of every person around them, turn them into books and stories without permission or even a simple thank-you, and want all the credit and glory for themselves.

Though an angel should write, still 'tis devils must print

People hate the idea of politicians, you see, but love the idea of authors, at least until they meet one.

Avoid the Holy Grail, the heroic journeys, the pursuit of a legend--that is not the life of the bookaneer, who must keep his eyes on the ground while other book people live by dreaming.

A man's library opens up his character to the world.

Is racial violence is the answer for happened racial violence? Which planet am I? Where are the people who taught me there is no difference? Why?

Awareness yields to itself, to its inherent creativity, to its expression in form, to experience itself.

I wondered if the Demon that whispered "Why not be free?" was Freedom itself.

Slot machines are like crack for old people.

Your courageous decision to believe in Him will bless you immeasurably and forever.

I'll tell you what I'm fighting for. Not for England, nor her allies, nor any patriotic cause. It's all come down to the hope of being with you.

The pilgrim is a poetic traveler, one who believes that there is poetry on the road, at the heart of everything.

Inheritance taxes are so high that the happiest mourner at a rich man's funeral is usually Uncle Sam.

To state a lie firmly, categorically and with great authority, undeterred by the fact that all concerned know it to be a lie, is one of the principal activities defined by the term practising law.

I did model for a little while part-time, but I wasn't a bloody model, and I am definitely not that horrible thing 'model-turned-actress.'