Even if he did explain it, no one would believe him because no one would understand him. That's the downside to being a genius - just because you understand something doesn't mean anyone else will.

One problem with being a leader, is that even among your friends you are alone, for it is you -- and you alone -- to whom the others look for final guidance.

May your adventures bring you closer together, even as they take you far away from home.

Is this what family is like: the feeling that everyone’s connected, that with one piece missing, the whole thing’s broken?

Rules and school are tools for fools! I don't give two mules for rules.

Children are capable of such open rudeness.

She announced her age right away, for children consider their ages every bit as important as their names.

I've only just arrived, Kate. It may surprise you to learn that you were my top priority.

Now listen, we need to be quiet as mice. No, quieter than that. As quiet as . . . as . . .” “Dead mice?” Reynie suggested. “Perfect, ” said Kate with an approving nod. “As quiet as dead mice.

It's not going to be over until we say so.

The missing aren't missing, they're only departed

Had you but seen it, I promise you, your high-minded principles would have melted like candle wax. Never would you have wished such beauty away.

On a cloudless night, inky dark, with only a rind of a moon above, the Golem and the Jinni went walking together along the Prince Street rooftops.

A word was more valuable to them when they were not sure of its value. Since they became famous, their word has been more expensive but its value is less.

Fate is not in man but around him

I love Karl Rove. He elected Bush.

An extraordinary set of reminiscences, beautifully put together by an extremely sensitive, even gifted interviewer. It is a jewel.

In not making the decision, you've made one. Not doing something is the same as doing it.

I never fall in love.

Don't get upset with your imperfections. Surrender to the Power of God's Love, which is greater than our weakness.

Patience obtains everything.