Dan Brown, the bestselling American author, captivated readers worldwide with his gripping thrillers and intricate mysteries. From "The Da Vinci Code" to "Angels & Demons," Brown's masterful storytelling and meticulously researched plots have earned him a legion of devoted fans, solidifying his status as one of the most successful authors of the 21st century.
"Mr. Langdon, I did not ask if you believe what man says about God. I asked if you believed in God. There is a difference. Holy scripture is stories...legends and history of man's quest to understand his own need for meaning. I am not asking you to pass judgment on literature. I am asking if you believe in God. When you lie out under the stars, do you sense the divine? Do you feel in your gut that you are staring up at the work of God's hands?"
"Knowledge is a tool, and like all tools, its impact is in the hands of the user."
"My interest in secret societies is the product of many experiences, some I can discuss, others I cannot."
"One square yard of drag will slow a falling body almost twenty percent."
"Knowledge is power, and the right knowledge lets man perform miraculous, almost godlike tasks."
"The power of human thought grows exponentially with the number of minds that share that thought."
"Small minds have always lashed out at what they don't understand."
"Symbols, Langdon said, "in no way confirm the presence of their original creators."