“A book is a mirror; if an ass peers into it, you can't expect an apostle to peer out.” — Georg Christoph Lichtenberg Copy Share Image
If we have to sum up the Book of Revelation in one phrase, it would be, 'Jesus wins.' — Jud Wilhite Copy Share Image
I was much more interested in literature than I was in art. I just got into art by mistake. — Peggy Guggenheim Copy Share Image
“- If you could describe my son in 3 words, what would you say? - Sweet. Cute. Funny. - That could be… — Mary Papas Copy Share Image
I think that people think that since I literally wrote the book on how to love yourself that I love myself all… — Tess Holliday Copy Share Image
Interestingly enough, Aurthur C. Clarke once autographed a copy of his book "Rendezvous with Rama" for me. — Frederick Lenz Copy Share Image
One thing you really have to watch as a writer is getting on a soapbox or pulpit about anything. You don't want… — John Grisham Copy Share Image
I love to read. I have a Kindle, and it's nice to be able to download books that people refer. — Kellan Lutz Copy Share Image
“Irene closed her book and stared at the older Van Holtz. “I don’t dislike him. But that was recent. I used to… — Shelly Laurenston Copy Share Image
The best critics do not worry about what the author might think. That would be like a detective worrying about what a… — Craig Brown Copy Share Image
One of my favorite pieces of advice about being a writer came from a very formative teacher I had as an undergraduate,… — Jonathan Dee Copy Share Image
“Even if I could write the book I want to write nobody would take it - I know my compatriots only too… — Henry Miller Copy Share Image
Whatever extra there is in me at any given moment isn't fully formed. I am hardly aware of it; it awaits the… — V. S. Naipaul Copy Share Image
“One evening at a remote provincial college through which I happened to be jogging on a protracted lecture tour, I suggested a… — Vladimir Nabokov Copy Share Image
The Bible is the proper book for men. There the truth is distinguished from error far more clearly than anywhere else, and… — Martin Luther Copy Share Image
In fact, many of the quotes in my books are quotes which were translated from English and that I read already translated… — Agustin Fernandez Mallo Copy Share Image
I've been to Oculus a few times to do book signings and things there, and they tell me 'Ready Player One' is,… — Ernest Cline Copy Share Image
I am very lucky: not very many writers can say they genuinely like the film of their book. However, I do. — Robyn Davidson Copy Share Image
“A world without books is like a playground without children. Natasha Johnstone” — Natasha Johnstone Copy Share Image
Librarians lend people books from the library. The best librarians are children's book librarians. — Richard Scarry Copy Share Image
Like most of us, I'm used to juggling about 52 roles in life. Wife. Mother. Sister. Friend. Author. Sometimes I feel a… — Sophie Kinsella Copy Share Image
“All books are divisible into two classes: the books of the hours, and the books of all Time.” — John Ruskin Copy Share Image
You're not a human till you're in my phone book. There. My hat is now in the political ring. — Bill Hicks Copy Share Image
Anyone can write one book: even politicians do it. Starting a second book reveals an intention to be a professional writer. — Len Deighton Copy Share Image
“...consider yourself a functional character in someone else's novel - a background character - a person on the street - that's the… — John Geddes Copy Share Image
“The real world dissolved and I was free to drift in fantasy, living a thousand lives, each one more powerful, more accessible,… — Frank Conroy Copy Share Image
The Lord who gave us Earth and Heaven Takes that as thanks for all He's given. The book he lent is given… — John Masefield Copy Share Image
“I'm the first to admit that I don't write right. Now, relax and enjoy the show! The sideshow, that is.” — Lori R. Lopez Copy Share Image
“Motivational and moral books can change your present and future. Only The Bible can change your past.” — Alin Sav Copy Share Image
I am a binge reader, with a tendency to throw myself at a writer, immerse myself in their work. — Rumaan Alam Copy Share Image
“10/20/30 Rule in my book can level the playing field for a retail forex trader to trade alongside big banks and hedge funds.” — Ramesh Selvarajoo Copy Share Image
Well, unlike a lot of authors, I will be the one to cop to having a ghostwriter. I've always written with someone… — Wendy Williams Copy Share Image
“I’m hanging on to your words like you’re my favorite book. And, I’m completely engrossed in every page of who you are.” — Liz Newman Copy Share Image
We must wash literature off ourselves. We want to be men above all, to be human. — Antonin Artaud Copy Share Image
“In a short story by Chekhov or a novel by Balzac he found mysteries which, so far as he was aware, did… — Amos Oz Copy Share Image
There seems to be a strange affectation in authors of appearing to have done everything by chance. — Samuel Johnson Copy Share Image
“Browsing through the shelves in bookstores or libraries, I was completely happy.” — Louis L'Amour Copy Share Image
The only parts I like out of any of those women books is the dirty parts. But I don't think their dirty… — Patti Smith Copy Share Image
“I do not use my intellect to write my stories and books; I have a gut reaction to the things that my… — Ray Bradbury Copy Share Image
My point of view when I make a book or I make a movie is to see the humanistic point of view.… — Marjane Satrapi Copy Share Image