54 Quotes by Brad Meltzer
Brad Meltzer, born on April 1, 1970, is an American author known for his captivating thrillers and engaging storytelling. Meltzer's novels masterfully blend elements of mystery, history, and conspiracy, captivating readers with intricate plots and well-developed characters. He has penned several best-selling novels, including "The Inner Circle" and "The Book of Fate," which have garnered both critical acclaim and a dedicated fan base.
In addition to his fiction writing, Meltzer is also known for his non-fiction works, particularly his series of children's books titled "Ordinary People Change the World." Through these books, he introduces young readers to real-life heroes and inspires them to believe in their own potential for making a positive impact on the world. Meltzer's ability to seamlessly transition between genres and his dedication to inspiring others through his writing make him a versatile and influential figure in the literary world. His works have resonated with audiences of all ages and continue to entertain, educate, and inspire readers around the globe.
Brad Meltzer Quotes
Lust: Which senator once reached for a handkerchief in his pocket and proceeded to wipe his brow with a pair of women's panties?
When you believe in something, fight for it. And when you see injustice, fight harder than you've ever fought before.
There's nothing more intimate in life than simply being understood. And understanding someone else.
We are all ordinary. We are all boring. We are all spectacular. We are all shy. We are all bold. We are all heroes. We are all helpless. It just depends on the day.
She wasn't tracking down her father to learn more about him. She was tracking him down to learn more about herself.
...as your father, my instinct is to protect you ... Other people will want to protect you too. But remember that you are not a damsel in distress, waiting for some prince to rescue you. Forget the prince. With your brain and your resourcefulness, you can rescue yourself.
No matter how far we come, our parents are always in us. (Meaning)
So much harm comes into this world when the wrong thing is said. But that's nothing compared to the pain from what goes unsaid.
In this life, y'ever notice that you face the same challenges again and again? We all do. They're challenges to your soul. We repeat them until we face them and master them. Yes we all have free will, but there're divine patterns out there, and the battle is to see them.
The past may not hurt you, but it won't challenge you, either.
For me, Superman's greatest contribution has never been the superhero part: it's the Clark Kent part - the idea that any of us, in all our ordinariness, can change the world.
We all live best in our imaginations.
You tell them - you tell them there's a cost.....Every decision we make in life, there's always a cost.
Most archivists don't like surprises. That's why we work in the past.
Overwatch doesn't just bring together the legal and espionage genres. It merges family problems with professional ones, swirls in a major helping of murder and mayhem, and with a deft touch, reminds us why politics is-always-perso nal.
Every life has forks in the road. And sometimes, the tines of that fork stab deep.
Here's what I love: I love sitting at my desk, staring at the blank screen, and beginning that conversation with my imaginary friends.
Don't go to eighth grade...don't talk about something old...don't bring up old memories that have nothing to do with who we are now. THIS is all that matters! TODAY.
In this world, there was nothing scarier than trusting someone. But there was also nothing more rewarding.
Not every President is a great speaker. Not every President is a great thinker. But in the modern era, every single President is a master of one thing: eye contact.
Today, I don't believe in destiny. But I do believe in history...There's nothing more powerful than history.
All writers steal from their own lives.
We're all being tested...That's what life is.
Sharing education, sharing a book…that’s what changes the world.
History doesn't choose individual people. History chooses everyone. Every day. The only question is: How long will you ignore the call?
Life is filled with trapdoors.
The worst lies in life are the ones we tell ourselves.
Stories aren't the beauty of what did happen. They're the beauty of what could happen.
When you go down a dark alley and you feel that tingling across the back of your neck, that's not just a bad feeling, that's a biological gift from God - the Gift of Fear...when you ignore that gift - when you go down the dark alley and say, Y'know, I'm sure it'll be okay - that's when you find real pain.
As I tell my daughter, when you want something in life - no matter how impossible it seems - you need to fight for it.
Women are not weaker. Read that again. Women are not weaker. They are just as strong, just as resolute, just as creative, and are filled with just as much potential as any man.
There's nothing wrong with wanting someone to save us - or admitting we can't do it all ourselves.
There is no better place to plot the death of a character than when you're miserable and working out.
There's the life you live and the life you leave behind. but what you share with someone else - especially someone you love - that's not just how you bury your past. It's how you write you future.
Haven't you ever played Uno?... Sometimes you have to lose all your cards to win.
There's nothing in the world like buried treasure-and people hungry and obsessed enough to risk their lives for it. Pirate Hunters isn't just a good story-it's a true one. Searching for the souls of its explorers, it takes you to the far tip of the plank and plunges you deep to the bottom of the ocean.
I love when I teach my son a good lesson. But I love it even more when he teaches me.
People are more twisted than people think.
The point is, as death gets closer - what's so wrong with wanting someone you love to live forever?
My worst moments as a parent have been much like my greatest moments as a parent: the product of complete and perfect accident.
Nico was wrong. The Book of Fate isn't already written. It's written every day. Some scars never heal. Then again, some do.
Life delivers far less disappointment when your expectations are low.
On the day my daughter was born, I started writing a book for her. The plan was that, over the course of her life, I'd fill it with advice on how to be a strong woman. But along the way, I got caught up in the stories of Amelia Earhart, Sally Ride, and so many others. So how do you pick the best heroes for your kids?
There are some people in your life who bring back old memories. And there are others - your first kiss, your first love, your first sex - who, the moment you see them, bring a spark...and something far more potent. They bring back your old life and with that, potential. And possibilities. And the feeling that if you were back in that time, life could be so very different from where you're stuck right now. That's the most tantalizing thing....I want my potential back.
It's the worst part of seeing old friends: when your rose-colored memories become undone by reality.
Our fathers never leave us. Ever.
I tend to do something for two years then move on to something new. Yoga, then biking, then weight lifting, then back to biking. The moment it feels like a rut, I switch and search for a new love. It's like having a midlife crisis, but without the new wife or cheesy BMW.
Some people help thousands of people directly, like Marie Curie or Susan B. Anthony. Others help us by inspiring us, like Amelia Earhart. But you do have to help someone.
But to me, the most important page in my daughter's book is the last one - because it's blank. It says, "Your Hero's Photo Here," and, "Your Hero's Story Here."
Greatness isn't something you should always be chasing. There's greatness within all of us, and I think that's what we forget.
We make a great bad guy, and they all say they hate us. But at the end of every day, people want to trust us. Because we're their government. And people trust their government.
And y'know what they decided the number one threat was? The destructive and disruptive capability of a small group. That's what they're worried about most... they're terrified of a small group with a committed goal.
From ancient to modern times, the human animal knows how to find fighting.
A little threat of evil is always the far better way to fill the seats. But sometimes the monsters aren't who we think they are.
― Brad Meltzer Quotes
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Tal Gur is an author, founder, and impact-driven entrepreneur at heart. After trading his daily grind for a life of his own daring design, he spent a decade pursuing 100 major life goals around the globe. His journey and most recent book, The Art of Fully Living, has led him to found Elevate Society.
