Famous Quotes by Donald Bain

“But alas! My father, 0 my father! My people, 0 my people! My God, 0 my God! Release me from this too great trial and tribulation,, for it is greater than I can bear.”

When we stop asking questions, we stop learning. And a mystery without questions is no mystery at all.

Writing is a solitary pursuit, yet it involves an entire universe of humanity.

Good storytelling is about balance: enough clues to keep readers engaged but enough mystery to keep them guessing.

A satisfying ending is one that feels inevitable, yet surprising.

The world is filled with ordinary people who have extraordinary stories.

The mind craves answers, but sometimes, it’s the questions that give life its meaning.

The beauty of mystery is that it keeps us guessing. Just like life.

You can’t write about life without writing about death. The two are inseparable.

Every character has a secret, and often, it’s the secret that drives the story.

To write well, you must become a good listener. Every person is a potential story.

A mystery is like a puzzle. Every piece must fit, or it’s not a true mystery.

No one’s story is simple. There’s always a deeper truth waiting to be uncovered.

It’s the things we try hardest to forget that stay with us the longest.

A writer’s job is to pose questions, not to answer them all.

Fiction allows us to step into someone else’s shoes, to see the world through their eyes. In doing so, we understand ourselves a little better.

Characters are never truly invented; they are only uncovered.

A good mystery is one that feels both familiar and strange, like something you’ve always known, hidden in the shadows.

The best writers are not afraid to dig deep, even if they’re not always sure what they’ll find.

Sometimes, the smallest clues lead to the biggest revelations.

Readers are smarter than we think, and it’s the writer’s job to keep up.