Everybody takes what they life from the teachings of the church, and ignores the parts that don't suit them.

Knotty theological questions are the least worrying of problems to me. Why? Because they will be resolved in the hereafter, and meanwhile they can be safely shelved.

I am very fond of Edith Wharton. She's quite high brow but also a great storyteller. My favorite is 'The House of Mirth.' I also like 'The Reef.

After a certain point, most people, including editors, will tell you everything you do is great.

There is a real connection between Philosopy and fiction.

It was an odd thing to do, to stand in a street in the hope of seeing someone who hardly knew him, but he did not want to move.

I imagined it. I wrote it. But I guess I never thought I'd see it.