I am a lover of truth, a worshipper of freedom, a celebrant at the altar of language and purity and tolerance.
I happen to be a Christian, but I know that there is one God. People worshipping goodness and love and kindness and truth are worshipping the same God.
A lot of people think I'm cynical when I talk about acting. The truth of the matter is, I just don't want someone to get some lame advice that will send them in the wrong direction.
Truth, at the wrong time, can be dangerous.
The hardest thing to teach young writers is that it's wonderful to tell your truth. And that's what you should do. But it damn well better be beautiful.
Remember, as long as you live, that nothing but strict truth can carry you through the world, with either your conscience or your honor unwounded.
The principles you know determines what you get.
Great books help you understand, and they help you feel understood.
Believe in yourself because you are the only one who knows you better than anyone.
Saying 'I notice you're a nerd' is like saying, 'Hey, I notice that you'd rather be intelligent than be stupid, that you'd rather be thoughtful than be vapid, that you believe that there are things that matter more than the arrest record of Lindsay Lohan. Why is that?' In fact, it seems to me that most contemporary insults are pretty lame. Even 'lame' is kind of lame. Saying 'You're lame' is like saying 'You walk with a limp.' Yeah, whatever, so does 50 Cent, and he's done all right for himself.
We are all alone, trapped in the bodies and our own minds and whatever company we have is only fleeting and superficial.
What’s the point in having a mind if you don’t use it to make judgments?’ ‘What’s the point in having a heart if you don’t use it to spare others from the harsh judgments of your mind?
“So call Aelin a murderer and a thief and a liar. Call her a bitch-queen and a fire-breather. But forgive me if I take it upon myself to be the judge of those things when I meet her. Which I will do.”
Hate is like drinking poison and hoping the other person will die.
"No masterpiece was ever created by a lazy artist."
We are all barnacles on the container ship of consciousness
"Maybe it's human nature to be drawn to things that have hurt us the most."
Everyone lies, and there are no consequences. It's like a magical fairyland!
Better terrible truths than kind lies.
“Instead of being afraid, I could become something to fear.” ― The Cruel Prince
