A writer has to have an imagination- that's what makes a writer. She has to be able to put herself imaginatively in the position of whatever character she selects.

Maybe this is why we read, and why in moments of darkness we return to books: to find words for what we already know.

Those who spend the greater part of their time in reading or writing books are, of course, apt to take rather particular notice of accumulations of books when they come across them. They will not pass a stall, a shop, or even a bedroom-shelf without reading some title, and if they find themselves in an unfamiliar library, no host need trouble himself further about their entertainment.

If words come alive on the page, the writer succeeds in connecting to the reader.

If you don’t want to waste your time on thinking, start reading.

Reading is like magic--I think I've made my case. Without the gift of words, this world's a crazy place!