Heaven Prays Hell Preys Quotes & Sayings

Every novel deals with social problems. It can't help it because the protagonist must come in conflict with his group. So the author has to offer an analysis of how the group and the protagonist fit. Otherwise, the reader will just say, "This makes no sense," and will put it away. — Jane Smiley

In Battle, as in charity, it is better to give than to receive. — Kevin Hearne

Yet I felt he was innocent in a way I was not, that I knew more about evil than he ever could, because he had parents who loved him and wanted the best for him, while I had grown up with Mummy. — Jo Walton

I want to get so famous that I don't have to wake up in the morning. It'll probably never happen. — Gabriel Iglesias

I believe murder is 'tolerated with reservations.' " "Is anything illegal here?" Addison asked. "Library late fines are stiff. Ten lashes a day, and that's just for paperbacks. — Ransom Riggs

Sometimes we intentionally blind ourselves. We find poor substitutes for the things we lack: friends, family, love. And that substitute becomes almost addictive, to the point where we continue to try to turn it into the real thing, or convince ourselves it's better than having nothing in its stead. But, Kitty, when you do find the real thing, you'll wonder why you ever settled for anything less. — Caitlin Elyse

Maggie Shipstead takes hold of the reader and doesn't let go. Astonish Me is a haunting, powerful novel. — Dani Shapiro

I don't want a door bell. I don't want anyone ringing my door bell ... seems to be intrusive. They can call me on their cell phones. — Malcolm Gladwell