I don't know why wicked places generally look wicked. You'd think they'd look nice, to fool people, but they hardly ever do.

He looked like the sort of person who would tell you that he did not have an umbrella to lend you when he actually had several and simply wanted to see you get soaked.

With a library it is easier to hope for serendipity than to look for a precise answer.

I'm not a stranger, " I said, and pointed to his book. "I'm someone who reads the same authors you do.

Of course you can trust me, " Jake Hix said. "We read the same books.

Boredom is not black licorice, Snicket, " she said. "There's no reason to share it with me.

Being curious is the most important part of being a journalist. It might be the most important part of being anything.

When storms come, we naturally want to run. What might happen in your friendships if you learned instead to stay put when storms hit?

Music is soul of the spirit.

You won’t know your limits until you soar high and give it a try.

It's better to be ignorant and live in bliss than know the truth and live in agony.

There's no division on my bookshelf between fiction and nonfiction. As far as I'm concerned, fiction is about the truth.

I'll tell you something,' she said. 'I'm not sure I ever really liked him.' Adam?' I said. 'I don't blame you.' 'Not Adam,' she said, struggling to swallow a greedily chomped chunk. 'God.

Every desire of your body is holy; Every desire of your body is Holy.

I'm nervous when taking part in any movie.

You - best secret boyfriend ever.

For us, someone who is willing to step forward and help is much more courageous than someone who is merely fulfilling the role.