When a book is read an irrevocable thing happens — a murder, followed by an imposture. The story in the mind murders the story on the page, and takes its place.

Michael: There's nothing here to fear. Lucifer: Well, there's always the truth.

No, there are no special places in hell. Hell is a democracy.

Human beings take social stances, and if you’re respectful of all human beings, you have to decide what you’re going to do and why you’re going to do it.

The world is a book. Some words stand out from the page.

We make our own monsters, then fear them for what they show us about ourselves.

I know that if a team had a derogatory name for African Americans, I would help those who helped extinguish that name. I have quite a few friends who are Native Americans. And even if I didn’t have Native American friends, the name of the team is disrespectful.