“Children are natural Zen masters; their world is brand new in each and every moment.”

“Every good book should take you to a brand new world: enjoy the journey!”

“Every morning is like a new reincarnation into this world. Let us take it then for what it is and live each moment anew.”

“Every morning is a fresh beginning. Every day is the world made new. Today is a new day. Today is my world made new. I have lived all my life up to this moment, to come to this day. This moment - this day - is as good as any moment in all eternity. I shall make of this day - each moment of this day - a heaven on earth. This is my day of opportunity.”

“What are you, Zen Master Fang?”

“Every novel is brand-new. It’s never been written before in the history of the world. At the same time, it’s merely the latest in a long line of narratives—not just novels, but narratives generally—since humans began telling stories to themselves and each other.”