Avoid the Holy Grail, the heroic journeys, the pursuit of a legend--that is not the life of the bookaneer, who must keep his eyes on the ground while other book people live by dreaming.

It is not when a man is at the end of his life, but when a man is at the end of his profession, that his soul shows itself.

He worshipped at the temple of her intellect and I believe it was a comfort to him to know that she left our world with it still shining.

These writers take the essence of every person around them, turn them into books and stories without permission or even a simple thank-you, and want all the credit and glory for themselves.

exaggeration is the octopus of the English language

Though an angel should write, still 'tis devils must print

People hate the idea of politicians, you see, but love the idea of authors, at least until they meet one.

A man's library opens up his character to the world.

All adults should strive to be more like children.

Mamma says if we stay so focused on our past failings, we won't be able to move beyond them and learn what we need to know.

A hand held tightly, never to really let go.Fills up life around you, for the comforts within our soul.

History could pass for a scarlet text, its jot and title graven red in human blood.

It's so ironic that life is all about love, yet we live most of it either searching, never finding, or messing it up.

For some time now, I have been encouraging people to ask themselves why things look the way they do.

I had a wonderful teacher about animal behavior.

My fans are a huge superpower for me and my survival.

When your heart speaks, take good notes.

Liverpool have played with no real convention.