David Mitchell, Lily King, Ann Patchett, and Lev Grossman. New
It is always healthy to be honest.
Bad weather never stopped anyone from reaping a good harvest.
I don't stand for black man's side, I don't stand for white man's side, I stand for God's side.
I used to have a drug problem, now I make enough money.
Manners and politeness will never become old-fashioned.
I want to put a ding in the universe.
There is no absurdity so palpable but that it may be firmly planted in the human head if you only begin to inculcate it before the age of five, by constantly repeating it with an air of great solemnit...
Children imitate their parents, employees their managers.
Instead of being regarded as intelligent or knowledgeable, many a woman would rather be regarded as beautiful or good in the kitchen; many a man, as handsome or good in bed.
Nothing is going to work out unless you step up and make it happen.