A book, too, can be a star, a living fire to lighten the darkness, leading out into the expanding universe.

It's a good thing to have all the props pulled out from under us occasionally. It gives us some sense of what is rock under our feet, and what is sand.

With each book I write, I become more and more convinced that the books have a life of their own, quite apart from me.

The only way to cope with something deadly serious is to try to treat it a little lightly.

Unlearning is the choice, conscious or unconscious, of any real artist. And it is the true sign of maturity.

Following Christ has nothing to do with success as the world sees success. It has to do with love.

Believing takes practice.