16 Quotes & Sayings By Douglas Preston

Douglas Preston is the author of more than thirty books and has won many awards, including an Edgar, a Shamus, and a mystery Writers of America Grand Master. He lives in New York City with his wife and three children.

Nothing motivated a person quite as much as the desire...
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Nothing motivated a person quite as much as the desire for vengeance. Douglas Preston
Satan is a christian creation and you can keep him,...
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Satan is a christian creation and you can keep him, thank you! Douglas Preston
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Because it's not enough to have a dream–you need financing. Douglas Preston
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If the count of monte cristo could escape the chateau d'if, william smithback could escape from river oaks Douglas Preston
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We all have a Monster within; the difference is in degree, not in kind. Douglas Preston
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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. Douglas Preston
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Wine is like many of the fine experiences in life which take time and experience to extract their full pleasure and meaning. Douglas Preston
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One can reach the gates of hell just as easily by short steps as by large. Douglas Preston
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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. Douglas Preston
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Fire is often the weapon of choice for the insane. Douglas Preston
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Sleep is an unfortunate biological requirement that both wastes time and leaves one vulnerable. Douglas Preston
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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 Douglas Preston
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There is more in the world than is dreamt of in your philosophy, Doctor - or in the Merck Manual. Douglas Preston
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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? Douglas Preston
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Nothing is impossible. you just need to learn how to bend the rules. Douglas Preston