“When a book is read an irrevocable thing happens — a murder, followed by an imposture. The story in the mind murders the story on the page, and takes its place.”

“All stories are lies. But good stories are lies made from light and fire. And they lift our hearts out of the dust, and out of the grave.”

“Could it hurt to take a look? The answer was yes, of course. It's always yes. But I went anyway.”

“No, there are no special places in hell. Hell is a democracy.”

“You're a vampire, Richie. And I've got a gun the size of Nebraska. What's the worst that could happen?”

“It's not a holiday until you overdo it!”

“You use the word "Infinity" very glibly.... Have you ever been there? Time and space are extensions of the mind, the will. Which means that infinity is a purely local phenomenon. You can turn over a stone and find it crawling there. Or you can make it yourself out of whatever materials are at hand.”