... we live in a society of larvae--immature human beings, adolescents disguised as adults.

He had understood long ago that the past was no better than the present. That was as plain as day. One had to try to escape, to wrestle free from every era, so as not to be devoured by it.

Success is a path of setbacks, passion, purpose and inner strength

Through darkness diamonds spread their richest light.

There is only room in the lifeboat of your life for one, and you always choose yourself, and turn your parents into whatever it takes to keep you afloat.

Boldness governed by superior intellect is the mark of a hero.

The patient person accepts a certain amount of failure knowing that it is as important a thread in the fabric of life as is success. Great individuals make great successes out of failure.

If I go on talking and talking...and telling you things about pretending, I shall bear it better. You don't forget, but you bear it better.

When you begin to give value to the world, somehow the people you affect will find a way to tell you. Even if it takes a couple of years.

If I had to choose between a narrow-minded woman or a man who was an enlightened thinker, I would vote for the man.

I don't really consider any of my novels 'crime' novels.

With a heart that is truthful, keeping you youthful.