174 Quotes by James Lee Burke

To misuse one's talent, to be cavalier about it, to set it aside because of fear or sloth is unpardonable.

I believe the causes that create them [serial killers] are theological in nature, rather than societal. I believe they make a conscious choice to erase God's thumbprint from their souls.

You have two choices in life. You either die or do something with your time. You're going to be doing something - why not write?

Age is a clever thief. It takes a little from you each day, so you're not aware of your loss until it'd irreversible.

One day you'll have a quiet heart.

Is there a design in the events of our lives? Or do things just happen, much like a junk yard falling down a staircase? If it's the latter, how do you deal with it?

Write for the love of your art. Someplace down the road, the money, the fame, they'll come, but by that time you won't be thinking in terms of money or fame.

We all end up in the same place. Some sonner than others.

Don't undo a brave and noble deed. Don't rob yourself of your own virtue.