There are books full of great writing that don't have very good stories. Read sometimes for the story... don't be like the book-snobs who won't do that. Read sometimes for the words--the language. Don't be like the play-it-safers who won't do that. But when you find a book that has both a good story and good words, treasure that book.

Adults are the real monsters.

People who try hard to do the right thing always seem mad.

You're dead, George. You just don't have the sense to lie down.

I think the best stories always end up being about the people rather than the event, which is to say character-driven.

The old sleep poorly. Perhaps they stand watch.

But it's hard for a man to give up all his pleasures, even when they don't pleasure him no more.