...the sweetest temptation could be that which was known to be the most foolish.

The library is a place of mental diversion, learning, and comfort for anyone who has an intellect. I know of no librarian who when asked for food for the mind will offer a stone. What more could anyone ask?

I never do a full outline, and if I did, I would not feel bound to it, because the view from inside a scene can be different from the view outside it. But neither do I just start writing and see what happens; I am far more disciplined than that.

I don't want ever to be guilty of what my critics claim: doing formula without original elements.

Adults had the notion that juveniles needed to suffer. Only when they had suffered enough to wipe out most of their naturally joyous spirits and innocence were they staid enough to be considered mature. An adult was essentially a broken-down child.

The biggest fool is the one who thinks he knows it all.

If the fiercest conglomerate monsters had souls, with all that implied, who could condemn them as evil?