When they fall in love with a city, it is for forever and it is like forever.

Shallow believers prefer a shallow God.

My theory is that the world is a difficult place to live in and distraction is the name of the game.

At some point in life the world's beauty becomes enough. You don't need to photograph, paint or even remember it. It is enough.

He leans over and takes her hand. With the other he touches her face. ‘You your best thing, Sethe. You are.’ His holding fingers are holding hers. ‘Me? Me?

Black people have always been used as a buffer in this country between powers to prevent class war.

I think some aspects of writing can be taught. Obviously, you can't teach vision or talent. But you can help with comfort.