I was relying on a kind of natural transition - the transitions made by someone who is slightly deranged.

The wind shows us how close to the edge we are.

The willingness to accept responsibility for one's own life is the source from which self-respect springs.

To cure jealousy is to see it for what it is, a dissatisfaction with self.

We are well advised to keep on nodding terms with the people we used to be, whether we find them attractive company or not.

I write entirely to find out what I'm thinking, what I'm looking at, what I see and what it means. What I want and what I fear.

Memory fades, memory adjusts, memory conforms to what we think we remember.

We forget all too soon the things we thought we could never forget.

The fear is for what is still to be lost.

Do not whine... Do not complain. Work harder. Spend more time alone.

Short stories demand a certain awareness of one's own intentions, a certain narrowing of the focus.

He waited at her side, staring... hovering. She had the distinct impression this man wasn't used to being disobeyed. My, but he was an irritating sea captain.

In league with being graced by greatness, prepare to be greeted, by all that is beneath you.

Am I less of a person because I weigh more?

The soul that gives thanks can find comfort in everything

When you have nothing to say, or to hide, there is no need to be prudent.

I feel the film companies should pay for proper advertising to see that the movie will sell, instead of putting it on our backs.

I think back when I was kind of a crappy writer, I really did know my time was better spent working and having adventures and seeing the world.

I'm not going to say I'll never rock with a band, because I'm too much of a fan of the aesthetic of a great band. But a girl group? Not again.

He who does Christ's work must stay with Christ always.

I’ll be damned,” he muttered.“Most likely.” She folded the blanket with efficient snaps. “And I may be joining you, after what we just did.