"Love is a far more dangerous motive than dislike."

“Beneath the seemingly rational exterior of our lives is a fear of insanity. We dare not question the values by which we live or rebel against the roles we play for fear of putting our sanity in doubt.”

“It was important to me to believe, because if I don't believe, how can I expect them to believe?”

“It is well to give when asked, but it is better to give unasked, through understanding; and to the open-handed the search for one who shall receive is joy greater than giving.”

“I think that nonexistent mythological creature just broke some of your toes," Jack said. Oh, shut up," said Charles”

“On every birthday, I ask my wife, 'What would you like this year?' and her instant reply is, 'Diamonds! Diamonds! Diamonds!' I'm always living in hope that one day she'll say she just wants me!”

“For every minute spent in organizing, an hour is earned.”

“We write to taste life twice, in the moment and in retrospect.”

“Some writers enjoy writing, I am told. Not me. I enjoy having written.”