What people mistook for safety was in fact captivity.

No good ever comes from putting up walls. What people mistake for safety is in fact captivity. And few things thrive in captivity.

Let every man shovel out his own snow, and the whole city will be passable," said Gamache. Seeing Beauvoir's puzzled expression he added, "Emerson." "Lake and Palmer?" "Ralph and Waldo.

What people mistook for safety was in fact captivity.

Foolish people are never harmless. Stupidity accounts for as many crimes as anger and greed.

But, like peace, comfort didn't come from hiding away or running away. Comfort first demanded courage.

Winning doesn't mean my book is better than anyone else's. It means I'm very fortunate. And I should be very, very aware of that. And grateful.