Being crazy about someone isn't nice or passionate or deeply moving; it is, surprisingly enough, crazy.

As it almost always was when I'd been too self-centered to see the truth of the matter, I felt impossibly foolish.

The Kiril Islands had changed hands more times than a good coin in a whorehouse.

Repeat after me, Mr. Black: I do believe in commas. I do, I do.

Dreams are there for those who dare to dream them.

When things are bad, be thankful...they are not as bad as they could be.

The future is not inevitable. We can influence it, if we know what we want it to be.

If you want happiness for a year, inherit a fortune. If you want happiness for a lifetime, help someone else.

I once saw a small child go to an electric light switch as say, Mamma, can I open the light? She was using the age-old language of exploration, the language of art.

Study carefully, the character of the one you recommend, lest their misconduct bring you shame.

Sacred or not, sacrifice is an ugly business.

One tires of combat, although I can still throw a punch, you know.

The frontal cortex is an incredibly interesting part of the brain - ours is proportionately bigger and/or more complex than in any other species.

Don't sing it, bring it.