“I don't work Sunday any more... The Sabbath is a very reasonable idea....” — Alan Furst Quote

“I don't work Sunday any more... The Sabbath is a very reasonable idea. Otherwise, you work yourself to death.”

“Seattle's support system got me through those early, difficult years. It was a very funky, very friendly, very relaxed place that had it all for a writer.”

“I invented the historical spy novel.”

“I can't say it's not painful being estranged from most of my family. I wish it could be otherwise.”

“I love all men who think, even those who think otherwise than myself.”

“Experience is going to be even more important than it used to be - people will want to live something when they are in our stores, otherwise they'll just buy on their phones.”