When God hands you a gift, he also hands you a whip; and the whip is intended for self-flagellation solely.

It is the want to know the end that makes us believe in God, or witchcraft, believe, at least, in something

Maybe the older you grow and the less easy it is to put thought into action, maybe that’s why it gets all locked up in your head and becomes a burden.

there is only one unpardonable sin--deliberate cruelty. All else can be forgiven.

Past certain ages or certain wisdoms it is very difficult to look with wonder; it is best done when one is a child; after that, and if you are lucky, you will find a bridge of childhood and walk across it.

Writing has laws of perspective, of light and shade just as painting does, or music. If you are born knowing them, fine. If not, learn them. Then rearrange the rules to suit yourself.

I don't care what anybody says about me as long as it isn't true.