We all now tell stories by cutting from one dramatic scene to the next, whereas Victorian novelists felt free to write long passages of undramatic summary.

Having faith in God did not mean sitting back and doing nothing. It meant believing you would find success if you did your best honestly and energetically.

Man who betrayed you once would betray you twice.

The CIA's research program is described in a book called "The Search for the Manchurian Candidate."

In both cases, weakness and scruples had defeated strength and ruthlessness.

I like to create imaginary characters and events around a real historical situation. I want readers to feel: OK, this probably didn't happen, but it might have.

I could fall for you in a heartbeat