Douglas Preston Quotes

I can see that an insufficent, or perhaps even defective, socialization process has led you to believe that four-letter words add power to languauge

nothing is impossible. you just need to learn how to bend the rules.

nothing motivated a person quite as much as the desire for vengeance.

We all have a Monster within; the difference is in degree, not in kind.

Sleep is an unfortunate biological requirement that both wastes time and leaves one vulnerable.

in our culture, women can do anything a man can. and vice versa."don alfonso's eyebrows shot up. "i do not believe it.""it's true," sally said defiantly."in America, the women hunt while the men have babies?

There is more in the world than is dreamt of in your philosophy, Doctor - or in the Merck Manual.

One can reach the gates of hell just as easily by short steps as by large.

satan is a christian creation and you can keep him, thank you!

Chauncy made a huge effort to control himself. “I had lunch at Maisie’s Diner.”“And?”“And what? It was the most revolting lunch it has been my misfortune to consume.”“And after?”“Diarrhea, of course.

if the count of monte cristo could escape the chateau d'if, william smithback could escape from river oaks

Fire is often the weapon of choice for the insane.

You cannot stare evil in the face; it has no face. It has no body, no bones, no blood. Any attempt to describe it ends in glibness and self-delusion.

because it's not enough to have a dream—you need financing.

Wine is like many of the fine experiences in life which take time and experience to extract their full pleasure and meaning.