“The habit of secrecy was very strong in her these days.”
“The very word Secrecy is repugnant in a free and open society.”
“A culture of secrecy is like the bad stench created by cat pee—it is very difficult to get rid of.”
“I feel very strongly about putting questions; it partakes too much of the style of the day of judgment.”
“Dark feelings can become a habit. And if they're strong enough, like many strong feelings, they can even be enjoyable.”
“Discipline allows magic. To be a writer is to be the very best of assassins. You do not sit down and write every day to force the Muse to show up. You get into the habit of writing every day so that when she shows up, you have the maximum chance of catching her, bashing her on the head, and squeezing every last drop out of that bitch.”