To be a writer, one must have a certain arrogance, a belief that one's own voice is worth hearing.

I’m comfortable with my role. I’m comfortable with who I am. I’m comfortable with the player I’ve become.

巫术并非源于对普遍力量的抽象概念，也不是错觉的结果；它是一种源于人类需求的制度。

The only strategy that is guaranteed to fail is not taking risks.

"I think children are naturally curious and open to new ideas, and that's something I try to capture in my books."

I don't do things for the reaction or the criticism. I'm in this for the long haul.