[A] great novel will allow you to transcend the social, racial and political limitations imposed by the vicissitudes of life and to find a deep fraternity based on empathy.

All violence is based on blindness, on a lack of reflection and empathy.

Don't ever 'influence' me against my will again, MacLachlan, . Or I will load your balls into my Cuisinart and press 'chop.

He’d need the woman’s help to set things right

You know you're getting old when the candles cost more than the cake.

That's why I work every day. Ev-er-y day. I want to knock people out.

Being true to our beliefs—even when doing so isn’t popular, easy, or fun—keeps us safely on the path that leads to eternal life with our Heavenly Father.

They should put expiration dates on clothing so we men will know when they go out of style.

The people cannot delegate to government the power to do anything which would be unlawful for them to do themselves.

We never could design a building as beautiful as the trees.

Never lend money to a friend. It's dangerous. It could damage his memory.

We'd need a miracle," he says. "A real one. Do you think those happen anymore?