Every body resisted (the slaughterer) in its own fashion, tried to escape and seemed to argue with the Creator to its last breath.

Doubt is part of all religion. All the religious thinkers were doubters.

For those who are willing to make an effort, great miracles and wonderful treasures are in store.

Two important things are to have a genuine interest in people and to be kind to them. Kindness, I've discovered, is everything.

A story to me means a plot where there is some surprise... Because this is how life is full of surprises.

In their behavior toward creatures, all men are Nazis. Human beings see oppression vividly when they're the victims. Otherwise they victimize blindly and without a thought.

As long as people will shed the blood of innocent creatures there can be no peace, no liberty, no harmony between people. Slaughter and justice cannot dwell together.

We must believe in free will - we have no choice.

Life is God's novel. Let him write it.

There will never be any peace in the world as long as we eat animals.

I did not become a vegetarian for my health, I did it for the health of the chickens.

For long-term success, invest 5-10% of your time each day and 5-10% of your income each month in increasing your wisdom.

Having a kid is like an industrial revolution of the emotions. Suddenly you can mass produce worry, and guilt.

When the will is strong enough, it is astounding what one's mind can do.

Often times it isn't the quality of your candidates, it's the quality of your interview.

I no longer prepare food or drink with more than one ingredient.

To understand the Universe, you must understand the language in which it's written, the language of Mathematics.

If we are going to commit American troops, we must be certain they have a clear mission, an achievable goal and an exit strategy.

Remembering from last year how Haymitch's gifts are often timed to send a message, I make a note to myself. Be friends with Finnick. You'll get food.

There is another man within me that's angry with me.

Our best yesterdays are now foul piles of crumpled names.