157 Quotes & Sayings By James Patterson

He could totally be your boyfriend, " [Angel] went on with annoying persistance. "You guys could get married. I could be like a junior bridesmaid. Total could be your flower dog."" I'm only a kid! " I shrieked. "I can't get married! "" You could in New Hampshire." James Patterson

A friend of mine once defined love as finding someone you can talk to late into the night James Patterson

Except fang. I glared at him. "Go on, try to stop me, I dare you." It was like the old days when we used to wrestle, each trying to get the better of the other. I was ready to take him down, my hands curled into fist. "I was just going to say be careful, " Fang told me. He stepped closer and brushed some hair out of my eyes. "And I've got your back." He motioned with his head toward the torpedo chamber. Oh my God. It hit me like a tsunami then, how perfect he was for me, how no one else would ever, could ever, be so perfect for me, how he was everything I could possibly hope for, as a friend, boyfriend, maybe even more. He was it for me. There would be no more looking. I really, really loved him, with a whole new kind of love I'd never felt before, something that made every other kind of love I'd ever felt feel washed out and wimpy in comparison. I loved him with every cell in my body, every thought in my head, every feather in my wings, every breathe in my lungs. and air sacs. Too bad I was going out to face almost certain death. Right there in front of everyone, I threw my arms around his neck and smashed my mouth against his. He was startled for a second, then his strong arms wrapped around me so tightly I could hardly breathe. "ZOMG, " I heard Nudge whisper, but still fang and I kissed slanting our heads this way and that to get closer. I could have stood there and kissed him happily for the next millennium, but Angel, or what was left of her was still out there in the could dark ocean. Reluctantly, I ended the kiss, took a step back. Fang's obsidian eyes were glittering brightly and his stoic face had a look of wonder on it." Gotta go, " I said quietly. A half smile quirked his mouth. "Yeah. Hurry back." I nodded and he stepped out of the air lock chamber, keeping his eyes fixed on me, memorizing me as he hit the switch that sealed the chamber. The doors hissed shut with a kind of finality, and I realized that my heart was beating so hard it felt like it was going to start snapping ribs. I was scared. I was crazily, deeply, incredibly, joyously, terrifyingly in love. I was on a death mission. Before my head simply exploded from so much emotion, I hit the large button that pressurized the air lock enough for the doors to open to the ocean outside. I really, really hoped that I would prove somewhat uncrushable, like Angel did. The door cracked open below me and I saw the first dark glint of frigid water. . James Patterson

Imagine life is a game in which you are juggling five balls. The balls are called work, family, health, friends, and integrity. And you're keeping all of them in the air. But one day you finally come to understand that work is a rubber ball. If you drop it, it will bounce back. The other four balls..are made of glass. If you drop one of these, it will be irrevocably scuffed, nicked, perhaps even shattered. . James Patterson

Just because life is hard, and always ends in a bad way, doesn't mean that all stories have to, even if that's what they tell us in school and in the New York Times Review. In fact, it's a good thing that stories are as different as we are, one from another. James Patterson

Man, you weigh a freaking ton, " he told me. "What've you been eating, rocks?" "Why, is your head missing some?" I croaked. His mouth almost quirked in a smile, and that's when I knew how upset he'd been James Patterson

They turned to Angel. "We will call you Little One, " the leader said, obviously deciding to dispense with the whole confusing name thing." Okay, " said Angel agreeably. "I'll call you Guy in a White Lab Coat." He frowned." That can be his Indian name, " I suggested. James Patterson

That was the funniest thing I'd heard in days. You're kidding, right? PLEASE tell me you have a stronger motive for me than 'fair is fair.' Life isn't FAIR, Dean....Nothing is fair, EVER. That's the stupidest thing I've ever heard. I need to help you because FAIR IS FAIR? Try, 'I need you to help me so I won't rip out your spine and beat you with it.' I MIGHT respond to that. MAYBE. James Patterson

Q: You'er presented with a smooth-faced, eight-foot-high wooden wall. Your objective? Get over it. To, like, save comrades or something. How to accomplish this? A: Take a running start, brace one foot against the wall, throw one hand to the top, try to hang on long enough for a comrade to either grab your hand at the top or for another comrade to push your butt up from below. It takes team work! over it. James Patterson

I want to do it too! " (sitting motionless) Nudge: "Nope, you stand out like a fart in a church." Max: (muttering) "Appropriately enough." Iggy: "What about me?" (stands still) Max: "No, you're visible." Iggy: "Am not! " Max: (throws a pinecone at him) "Could I do that if I wouldn't see you? James Patterson

And you're blind?" Uh-huh, " Iggy said, trying to sound bored. Were you born that way?" No." How did you become blind, uh, Jeff, is it?" Yeah, Jeff. Well, I looked directly at the sun, you know, the way they always tell you not to. If only I had listened. James Patterson

So the first thing we're gonna do, " I told him, "is push you off the roof. James Patterson

Some kids get called 'bundles of joy' or 'slices of heaven' or 'dreams come true.' We got 'the fifty-fourth generation of DNA experiments.' Doesn't have the same warm and fuzzy feel. But maybe I'm oversensitive. James Patterson

I'm a girl of extremes. When I love something, I'm like a puppy dog (without all the licking). When I'm cranky, I'm a wasp (like a whole hive of 'em). And when I'm angry, I'm a Mother Bear with a predator after her cubs: Dangerous. James Patterson

I stood my ground. "You evil scientist are all the same--evil. Count me out." Fang and I brushed past Mr. God and walked quickly but smoothly to the exit. It was barely noon, and I'd already made a huge enemy. Dang, I'm good. James Patterson

Listen, street punk. You're a guy, and you're a couple inches taller, and maybe forty pounds heavier, and ooh, you're in a gang. But I've survived ten years of Catholic school, and I will cut you off at your knees without a blink. Do you understand? James Patterson

Max." Fang let go of my hand. "Right now, it's really all about–us." He swooped down to the right in a big semicircle, ending facing me. Slowly we climbed upward, until we were almost vertical, flying straight up to the sun. While carefully synchronizing our wings–they almost touched– Fang leaned in, gently put one hand behind my neck, and kissed me. It was just about as close to heaven as I'll ever get, I guess. I closed my eyes, lost in the feeling of flying and kissing and being with the one person in the world I completely, utterly trusted. When we finally broke apart, we looked down at the others, who were way far below us now. Angel was shading her eyes, looking up at us with a big smile. She was sitting on a dolphin's back, and I hoped soon someone would explain to the dolphin that he shouldn't let Angel take advantage of his good nature. Still looking up at us, Angel gave us a big thumbs-up. "She approves, " Fang said with a hint of amusement." Jeez, " I wondered aloud. "Is that a good thing or a bad thing? . James Patterson

There's always be a me and you. James Patterson

He could totally be your boyfriend, " [Angel] went on with annoying persistance. "You guys could get married. I could be like a junior bridesmaid. Total could be your flower dog."" I'm only a kid! " I shrieked. "I can't get married! "" You could in New Hamps James Patterson

It's funny how different people are. If I'd been this kid and someone was snarling "Ordering a pizza?" at me, without even thinking, I would have snarled back "Yeah. You want pepperoni?"- Maximum Ride James Patterson

If you're ever feeling a lack of middle-aged white men, just pop into the Capitol. Not so much the House of Representatives, which has a bit more color and texture, but the Senate -- jeez. Yes, let's have more testosterone running the country. Maximum Ride, School's Out--Forever James Patterson

Okay, so, flying, ” I started, taking a deep breath and focusing on the thing I loved most in the world. “Flying is … great. It feels great when you’re doing it. It’s fun. Pure freedom. There’s nothing better.” Dylan smiled, a slow, easy smile that seemed to light up his whole face.“ So the first thing we’re going to do, ” I told him, “is push you off the roof. James Patterson

In a manner of speaking. As we intend for you to found a dynasty. And that dynasty will rule society until it has progressed enough to-"" Overthrow the dynasty in a revolutionary, blood filled coup! " Iggy said eagerly. We all looked at him." Just saying." He sheepishly took a bite of cookie. James Patterson

Nudge threw her arms around my neck. 'I love you Max! I love all of us too! ' Yeah, me too, ' Said the Gasman. 'I don't care if we have our house, or a cliff ledge, or a cardboard box. Home is wherever we all are, together. James Patterson

Vhat ozzer abilities do you haf?" ter Borcht snapped, which his assistant waited, pen in hand. Gazzy thought. "I have X-ray vision, " he said. He peered at ter Borcht's chest, then blinked and looked alarmed. Ter Borcht was startled for a second, but then he frowned. "Don't write dat down, " he told his assistant in irritation. The assistant froze in midsentence." You. Do you haf any qualities dat distinguish you in any way?" Nudge chewed on a fingernail. "You mean, like, besides the WINGS?" She shook her shoulders gently, and her beautiful fawn-colored wings unfolded a bit. His face flushed, and I felt like cheering. "Yes, " he said stiffly. "Besides de vings."" Hmm. Besides de vings." Nudge tapped one finger against her chin. "Um.." Her face brightened. "I once ate nine Snickers bars in one sitting. Without barfing. That was a record! "" Hardly a special talent, " ter Borcht said witheringly. Nudge was offended. "Yeah? Let's see YOU do it.".." I vill now eat nine Snickers bars, " Gazzy said in a perfect, creepy imitation of ter Borcht's voice, "visout bahfing." Iggy rubbed his forehead with one hand. "Well, I have a highly developed sense of irony." Ter Borcht tsked. "You are a liability to your group. I assume you alvays hold on to someone's shirt, yes? Following dem closely?"" Only when I'm trying to steal their dessert".. Fang pretended to think, gazing up at the ceiling. "Besides my fashion sense? I play a mean harmonica."" I vill now destroy de Snickuhs bahrs! " Gazzy barked. James Patterson

You see, one of the best things about reading is that you'll always have something to think about when you're not reading. James Patterson

There's no such thing as a kid who hates reading. There are kids who love reading, and kids who are reading the wrong books. James Patterson

At that moment I had no mind to change, or not change, or throw against the nearest wall. James Patterson

Hello, Max, " he said quietly, searching my face. "How do you feel?" Which was a ten on the "imbecilic question" scale of one to ten. Why, I feel fine, Jeb, " I said brightly. "How about you?" Any nausea? Headache?" Yep. And it's standing here talking to me. James Patterson

Nope, you stick out like a fart in a church. James Patterson

People want us, or want us dead, because of what we are, not who we are. It's hard. James Patterson

People want us, or want us dead, because of what we are, not who we are. It's hard.~ Angel James Patterson

Bad stuff does happen sometimes, always remember that but remember that you have to move on somehow. You just pick your head up and stare at something beautiful like the sky or the ocean and you move the hell on. James Patterson

The Chinese had a saying that had been in her mind for a while, troubling her: Society prepares the crime; the criminal only commits it. James Patterson

If we had directions, it wouldn't be life. It would be an assignment. Grunt work. James Patterson

Dear God, " said Nudge under her breath, "I want real parents. But I want them to want me too. I wantthem to love me. I already love them. Please see what you can do. Thanks very much. Love, Nudge."Okay, so I'm not saying we were pros at this or anything. (Max thoughts) James Patterson

The weird, weird thing about devastating loss is that life actually goes on. When you're faced with a tragedy, a loss so huge that you have no idea how you can live through it, somehow, the world keeps turning, the seconds keep ticking. James Patterson

Do you ever miss it, not being a doctor anymore?" I shook my head, frowned a little. "I really don't. Something delicate and essential broke inside me when Isabella died. It will never be repaired, Kyle, at least I don't think so. I couldn't be a doctor now. I find it hard to believe in healing anymore. James Patterson

Oh, look, the lights are so pretty, ” I said dreamily, having just noticedthem. I smiled at the way the lights were dancing overhead, pink and yellow andblue. I felt some pressure on my arm and thought, I should look over and seewhat’s going on, but then the thought was gone, sliding away like Jell-O off ahot car hood.“ Fang?”“ Yeah. I’m here.” I struggled to focus on him. “I’m so glad you’re here.”“ Yeah, I got that.”“ I don’t know what I’d do without you.” I peered up at him, trying to seepast the too-bright lights.“ You’d be fine, ” he muttered.“ No, ” I said, suddenly struck by how unfine I would be. “I would be totallyunfine. Totally.” It seemed very urgent that he understand this. Again I felt some tugging on my arm, and I really wondered what that wasabout. Was Ella’s mom going to start this procedure any time soon?“ It’s okay. Just relax.” He sounded stiff and nervous. “Just..relax. Don’ttry to talk.”“ I don’t want my chip anymore, ” I explained groggily, then frowned.“ Actually, I never wanted that chip.”“ Okay, ” said Fang. “We’re taking it out.”“ I just want you to hold my hand.”“ I am holding your hand.”“ Oh. I knew that.” I drifted off for a few minutes, barely aware ofanything, but feeling Fang’s hand still in mine.“ Do you have a La-Z-Boy somewhere?” I roused myself to ask, every word aneffort.“ Um, no, ” said Ella’s voice, somewhere behind my head.“ I think I would like a La-Z-Boy, ” I mused, letting my eyes drift shutagain. “Fang, don’t go anywhere.”“ I won’t. I’m here.”“ Okay. I need you here. Don’t leave me.”“ I won’t.”“ Fang, Fang, Fang, ” I murmured, overwhelmed with emotion. “I love you. Ilove you sooo much.” I tried to hold out my arms to show how much, but Icouldn’t move them.“ Oh, jeez, ” Fang said, sounding strangled. James Patterson

Men suck, even imaginary ones James Patterson

Behind every successful woman, there's a big prick. James Patterson

Memory is all I have now James Patterson

Because now, the magic is everywhere. James Patterson

Instinctively I started to panic when Dr. Martinez strapped my arm down, andthen the panic just melted away, la la la. Someone took my other hand. Fang. I felt his calluses, his bones, hisstrength.“ I’m so glad you’re here, ” I slurred, smiling dopily up at him. I took inhis startled, worried expression but dismissed it. “I know everything’s fineif you’re here.” I thought I saw his cheeks flush, but I wasn’t too sure of anything anymore. . James Patterson

Write the story. Don't write sentences. James Patterson

Save your world. Love it. Protect it, and respect it and don't let haters represent it. Don't leave the saving to anyone else, ever, because, exhibit A - why, hello there - it's way too much for one person. And if you want to skip out on the responsibility train, my whole life - and death - will have been in vain. It's yours. It's all yours for taking! You're not going to waste it now, are you? James Patterson

He [Iggy] started reaching for things around the table, and his hand landed on Total. “You’re black.”“ I prefer canine- American, ” said Total. James Patterson

Beneath the handsome exterior beats a heart of darkness. James Patterson

Fang swerved closer to me, big and supremely graceful, like a black panther with wings. Oh, God. I'm so stupid. Forget I just said that. "He needs a Band-Aid, " I said. A look passed between me and Fang, full of suppressed humor, relief, understanding, love – Forget I said that too. I don't know what's wrong with me. James Patterson

I feel like I'm going to HURL. Which, even if I wanted to do, I couldn't do, because I haven't eaten. I can't even drag myself out of my room. And while I'd be able to muster the strength to roundhouse Fang until he begged for MERCY, I'de be mush around an Eraser. James Patterson

Ari! " Jeb had finally seen his son. He rushed to Ari's side and knelt next to him. Looking stunned, he gathered Ari's hulking form and held him to his chest. "I'm so sorry." I saw his mouth shape the words, though I couldn't hear them. "I'm so sorry." He bent over Ari's form, mindless of his vulnerable position. James Patterson

He knew that people were staring at him. He looked different. Even different from other Erasers. He wasn't as –seamless. He didn't look as human as the rest of them did when they weren't morphed. He kind of looked morphy all the time. He hadn't seen his plain real face in –a long time." I know who you are." Ari almost jumped –he hadn't noticed the boy slide onto the bench next to him. He frowned down at the small, open face. "What?" he growled. This was when the little boy would get scared and probably turn and run. It always happened. The boy smiled. "1 know who you are, " he said, pointing at Ari happily. Ari just snarled at him. The boy wiggled with excitement. "You're Wolverine! "Ari stared at him." You look awesome, dude, " said the boy. "You're totally my favorite. You're the strongest one of all of them and the coolest too. I wish 1 was like you." Ari almost gagged. No one had ever, ever said anything like that to him. James Patterson

Anger, hatred, and bitterness are lethal poisons. They cause a slow, painful emotional death that only you suffer. Self-destruction will never defeat an enemy or create justice. James Patterson

My parents were just carried out of the building in the service elevator, " he shouted at the cops. "They were vile, but they didn't deserve to be taken out with the trash! James Patterson

I'm glad I'm feeling this way. I'm really glad." Dr. Keyes looked rather dismayed. "Really, sweetheart?"" Yes. And I don't want to let it go. Not yet. I'm just starting to feel it. And it feels... I don't know. Right, I guess. Maybe even...good. James Patterson

He rolled his eyes and took my hand. His hand was hard and calloused, tough with muscle and old scars. The night settled around us like a blanket. I could hear the water lapping against the dock. We were totally alone.“ You’re . , ” he began, and I waited, heart throbbing in my throat. “Such a pain, ” he concluded.“ What?” I asked, just as his head swooped in and his mouth touched mine. I tried to speak, but one of Fang’s hands held the back of my head, and he kept his lips pressed against me, kissing me softly but with a Fanglike determination. Oh, jeez, I thought distractedly. Jeez, this is Fang, and me, and . Fang tilted his head to kiss me more deeply, and I felt totally lightheaded. Then I remembered to breathe through my nose, and the fog cleared a tiny bit. Somehow we were pressed together, Fang’s arms around me now, sliding under mywings, his hands flat against my back. It was incredible. I loved it. I loved him. It was a total disaster. Gasping, I pulled back. “I, uh–, ” I began oh so coherently, and then I jumped up, almost knocking himover, and raced down the dock. I took off, flying fast, like a rocket. . James Patterson

Okay, if this is what falling in love feels like, someone please kill me now. (Not literally, overzealousreaders.) But it was all too much–too much emotion, too much happiness, too much longing, perhapstoo much ice cream… James Patterson

I hate you! ” I screamed at Fang. Tucking my wings in, I aimed downward, diving toward the ground at more than two hundred miles an hour.“ No you dooonnn’t! ” Fang’s voice spiraled away into nothingness, far aboveme. Inside my head, almost drowned out by the roar of wind rushing by my ears, Iheard the Voice make a tsking sound. You guys are crazy about each other, itsaid. James Patterson

Honesty is always good, except when it's better to lie. James Patterson

The truth will set you free, its the little white lies that'll save your ass. James Patterson

Popcorn for breakfast! Why not? It's a grain. It's like, like, grits, but with high self-esteem. James Patterson

Am I tough? Am I strong? Am I hard-core? Absolutely. Did I whimper with pathetic delight when I sank my teeth into my hot fried-chicken sandwich? You betcha. James Patterson

Some people just don't have what it takes to appreciate a cookie. James Patterson

Im a girl who has been tamping down her emotions and keeping them tightly guarded her whole life. And that works really well for me.. And now I felt like my shell had a dangerous crack in it. Without much more effort on his part, it would split wide open and my enormous river of emotions would gush out - the bad and the good. It was pretty much the scariest thing I'd ever thought of." - Maximum Ride. James Patterson

Sometimes I look at you and I just can't believe you're mine James Patterson