Paris was a universe whole and entire unto herself, hollowed and fashioned by history; so she seemed in this age of Napoleon III with her towering buildings, her massive cathedrals, her grand boulevards and ancient winding medieval streets - as vast and indestructible as nature itself.

No matter how rudely someone treats you, remain kind. Walking away at peace with yourself is worth it.

I don't like myself you know. I love myself. I'm devoted to myself till my dying day. But I don't like myself.

You see,' [Armand] said, 'killing other vampires is very exciting; that is why it is forbidden under penalty of death.

My heart right now is totally connected to a book called The Servant of the Bones, which is not in any way connected with vampires or witches. It's about a new hero, a ghost, who really doesn't particularly like the job that he's been given. I'm in love with this hero and in love with his dilemma.

Writers write about what obsesses them. You draw those cards. I lost my mother when I was 14. My daughter died at the age of 6. I lost my faith as a Catholic. When I'm writing, the darkness is always there. I go where the pain is.

When you think night and day and every moment only of pleasing me, things will be very easy for you.