Positano bites deep. It is a dream place that isn’t quite real when you are there and becomes beckoningly real after you have gone.

... every little boy thinks he invented sin.

Some men are friends with the whole world in their hearts, and there are others that hate themselves and spread their hatred around like butter on hot bread.

The first grave. Now we're getting someplace. Houses and children and graves, that's home, Tom. Those are the things that hold a man down.

I don't think there is a single sentence in this whole book [East of Eden] that does not either develop character, carry on the story or provide necessary background.

Trouble with mice is you always kill 'em.

Like most passionate nations, Texas has its own history based on, but not limited by, facts.