The failure of Christianity in the areas west from Sicily was even greater, and was increased by the spread of Arab outlooks and influence to that area, and especially to Spain. – Carroll Quigley
Every science has for its basis a system of principles as fixed and unalterable as those by which the universe is regulated and governed. Man cannot make principles he can only discover them. – Thomas Paine
I think that some books are more successful than others to certain readers. People who read my books for the humor, theyre going to love one book. People who read my books for the mystery, they might not like that book quite as much. – Janet Evanovich