It's the age-old battle between mind and heart, which seldom want the same thing.

Langdon turned to Sophie. "Who is that? What... happened?" Teabing hobbled over. "You were rescued by a knight brandishing an Excalibur made by Acme Orthopedic.

Religion has always persecuted science.

Forgiveness is God's greatest gift

It seemed there was always a close correlation between true believers and high body counts.

For me, a good thriller must teach me something about the real world. Thrillers like 'Coma,' 'The Hunt for Red October' and 'The Firm' all captivated me by providing glimpses into realms about which I knew very little - medical science, submarine technology and the law.

Oftentimes, those special brains, the ones that are capable of focusing more intently than others, do so at the expense of emotional maturity