Diane Johnson

A novel's whole pattern is rarely apparent at the outset of writing, or even at the end; that is when the writer finds out what a novel is about, and the job becomes one of understanding and deepening or sharpening what is already written. That is finding the theme. ”

A chaplain's biggest gift is to be present and just listen. ”

Not having to own a car has made me realize what a waste of time the automobile is. ”