Journal writing is a voyage to the interior.

To inspire others, be an example and live by example.

Tell your friend that in his death, a part of you dies and goes with him. Wherever he goes, you also go. He will not be alone.

Wonder is the beginning of wisdom.

We tend to be taken aback by the thought that God could be angry. how can a deity who is perfect and loving ever be angry?...We take pride in our tolerance of the excesses of others. So what is God's...

If there were a party of those who aren't sure they're right, I'd belong to it.

Well, I'm not good with sliminess. I hate the thought of creatures that have slime on them or creatures that leave a slimy trail. At home, the sight of a slug can bring up my breakfast.

I've said all along that God is in control.

Every one rushes elsewhere and into the future, because no one wants to face one's own inner self.

Bastard Freedom waves Her fustian flag in mockery over slaves.

The simplest schoolboy is now familiar with truths for which Archimedes would have sacrificed his life.

Beauty is that which is simultaneously attractive and sublime.

In these shitty plastic days ...

You look wonderful, Jason said.No compliments, Jason. I'm uncomfortable enough in the lingerie.Then by all means take it off.

You know Pastor, baking is a real art. Especially bread baking. There is something so divine about it. It is a pure alchemy. And all alchemical elements are there: flour that comes from the earth and...

You can't work in the library without going into the Old Levels, said Mirelle somberly. At least some of the time. I wouldn't be keen on going to some parts of the Library, myself.Lirael listened, won...

You are the cause by which I die.

Whether it's men, women—it doesn't really matter. The human race is filled with passion and lust. And to coin terms like heterosexuality, homosexuality or even bisexuality makes no sense to me. You ar...

When a tree is polled, it will sprout new shoots nearer its roots. A soul that is ruined in the bud will frequently return to the springtime of its beginnings and its promise-filled childhood, as thou...

What you do not understand is that there are things that cannot be bought.