Could words and symbols wield such power? Could mere scribblings on parchment unmake a person's moral fiber? Weren't we made of sterner stuff?

I have your word?” “You trust my word?” “You’re an idealistic fool. Of course.

I realized early in my career that precisely what one reader doesn't like is what another reader loves. Collectively, any writer's audience presents a mishmash of expectations that can never all be met. What one-tenth of my readership may not be crazy about the other nine-tenths savors. The moment you start altering a book or a painting or any type of art as if it's a public collaborative, you crucify its soul. I'd rather irritate a few people and delight a lot than touch no one." ~ Karen Marie Moning

He is in my soul and i am in his, and we are in bed but we are in a desert, and i do not know where he begins and i end - Mac

I'd rather live a hard life of fact than a sweet life of lies.

Keep hoping to see the light in her eyes. Even knowing it'll mean she's saying good-bye.

If you already know the answer, Ms. Lane, don’t waste my time. You just wasted a month of it.” -Barrons