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A book must have moral purpose to be any good. Why, I don't know.

People look for morals in fiction because there has always been a confusion between fiction and philosophy.

In the old fairy tales, often a 'moral' was tacked on at the end of the story - say, if a book was going to be marketed to young readers. And the morals don't really suit the stories at all, which makes them super weird - part of why I love the tradition so much. I do play with this, though I am more concerned with ethics than morals.

The books that the world calls immoral are books that show the world its own shame.

Sometimes people ask if my books have morals or lessons for readers, and I shudder at that thought. I always say that I have more questions than answers.

Even bad books are books and therefore sacred.

What we call 'morals' is simply blind obedience to words of command.

Morals are built on religious faith. Virtue is built on morality and influences a culture.

I find books that have a moral and spiritual center, that speak to what is really important and lasting, hugely appealing.