The proper study of mankind is books.
Books, like proverbs, receive their chief value from the stamp and esteem of ages through which they passed.
Academic scientists aren't generally interested in books for the public. So when one comes out, the authors can't expect much praise from scientists. My goal both as a singer and an instructor is to educate through provocation and entertainment.
As authors, we all have to learn not to be reactive to public statements about our books. It's really not our business what each reader thinks of them.
I want to keep publishing books, and writing and spreading my heartsong through the world.
If certain books are to be termed 'immigrant fiction,' what do we call the rest? Native fiction? Puritan fiction? This distinction doesn't agree with me.
Agatha Christie's writing is incredibly skillful because her books are incredibly intellectually puzzling and challenging.
Books and harlots have their quarrels in public.
Ann Radcliffe was an early influence; I devoured her books while I should have been studying for my GCSEs.
When I was younger, I was drawn to Ayn Rand books and other works of fiction celebrating individualism.
My favorite movie of all-time is 'Stand By Me,' and I re-read my favorite young adult books often.
Books that you carry to the fire, and hold readily in your hand, are most useful after all.
I'm constantly reading books on God or the absence of God and atheism.
As useful as websites and journals are, there's real value in books, too.
I have a hard time recalling the titles of books.
I regret all of my books.
Books had instant replay long before televised sports.
The standard publishing contract is replete with clauses that strip authors of control over their books.
Even as a young child, I was a lover of books and of the spaces in which, as indeed in a sacred temple, books might safely reside.
Whether it's viewers of the show or readers of my columns and books, I'm consistently impressed with their wit, humor and insight. That goes for about 95 percent of the audience. The other five percent are why the 'Delete' option and restraining orders were invented.
