Children, viewed from one angle, are philosophy in motion.

No new reader, however charitable, could open “Fifty Shades of Grey,” browse a few paragraphs, and reasonably conclude that the author was writing in her first language, or even her fourth.

We happen upon ourselves when nothing much happens to us, and we are transformed in the process...

We are not merely tempered and schooled by failure but compelled, in however subtle a fashion, to become something other than we were.

Still, there remains so much to relish and remember.

I do have one very brutal writing ritual. If I'm working in the morning, I don't allow myself a cup of tea until I've written two paragraphs. It's harsh.

[W]e are not merely tempered and schooled by failure but compelled, in however subtle a fashion, to become something other than we were.

Beliefs are the umbrella that we use to protect ourselves on rainy days.

The funny thing about life is, there's nothing better to do than live it.

Don't ask whether it's going to be easy. Ask whether it's going to be worth it.

There is nothing more touching to me then a family picture where everyone is trying to look his or her best, but you can see what a mess they all really are.

There's not enough time to say what I feel.

Any virtual community that works, works because people put in some time.

It is a common rule with primitive people not to waken a sleeper, because his soul is away and might not have time to get back.

You ought to try being cruel to some people.

It is dangerous for mortal beauty, or terrestrial virtue, to be examined by too strong a light. The torch of Truth shows much that we cannot, and all that we would not, see.

I'm addicted to when people are bringing you around their country, telling you their stories. They become so enthusiastic, so passionate.