Writing is a way of escaping from the world, but also a way of embracing it.

To read is to travel, to travel to other places, to other times, to other minds.

The law isn't justice. It's a very imperfect mechanism. If you press exactly the right buttons and are also lucky, justice may show up in the answer.

The sense of smell is directly connected to the emotional centers of the brain, which is why smells can evoke such strong memories.

You can't be afraid to fail. It's the only way you succeed.