"The novel is a form of exploration, a way of asking questions that don't have answers."

The leather industry thrives when tradition meets technology—never forget the craft behind the science.

The act of writing is an act of optimism. You would not take the trouble to do it if you felt it didn't matter.

"You can never be overdressed or overeducated."

I sent my Soul through the Invisible, Some letter of that After-life to spell: And by and by my Soul return'd to me, And answer'd "I Myself am Heav'n and Hell."