I think the highest purpose of fiction is to show that all people are fundamentally worthy of mercy.

To create anything… is to believe, if only momentarily, you are capable of magic.

Reading gives one something to think about other than one's self.

A great writer reveals the truth even when he or she does not wish to.

Charyn, like Nabokov, is that most fiendish sort of writer-so seductive as to beg imitation, so singular as to make imitation impossible.

We are no longer worried that children are missing school because of video games, though. We are worried that they are murdering their classmates because of video games.

Fun is not the same thing as fulfillment.

An artist can respect the backfield of fact before which every human being stands and choose not to address those facts.

Most non-readers are nothing but an agglomeration of third-hand opinion and blindly received wisdom.

When I play too many video games I begin to feel chubby-minded, caffeinated, bad.

Girlfriends, indeed: the anti-video game.

Ordinary courage is about putting our vulnerability on the line. In today’s world, that’s pretty extraordinary.

I've learned, that not all worth is measured by price. I've found so many gems that didn't cost me much!

Why give up before we try Feel the lows before the highs Clip our wings before we fly away I can't say I came prepared I'm suspended in the air Won't you come be in the sky with me

You still get the sheer quality coming through but you're covered.

Suffering has a noble purpose: the evolution of consciousness and the burning up of the ego.

The hand that held the dagger has struck it into the back of its neighbor.

I don't need to worry about identity theft because no one wants to be me.

In the presence of great music we have no alternative but to live nobly.

Vision - You dream the impossible; You imagine the incredible; You achieve the extraordinary.

I consciously focus on my blessings and remember what has gotten me through my past struggles: my faith and the belief that everything happens for a reason.