He who is everywhere is nowhere.

It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare; it is because we do not dare that things are difficult

A sword by itself does not slay; it is merely the weapon used by the slayer.

The important thing about a problem is not its solution, but the strength we gain in finding the solution

Don't stumble over something behind you.

We become wiser by adversity; prosperity destroys our appreciation of the right.

Great men rejoice in adversity, just as brave soldiers triumph in war.

When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy.

There in no one more unfortunate than the man who has never been unfortunate. for it has never been in his power to try himself.

It's all in your headJ you have the power to make things seem hard or easy or even amusing. The choice is yours.

Death is the wish of some, the relief of many, and the end of all.

I believe that ignorance is the root of all evil.And that no one knows the truth.

Methodical thinking is of more use in Chess than inspiration

The superior man limits his achievements.

When you succeed at creating your own world, whether it's in any realm - like Tolkien was able to do - and people are able to enter that world, it's a special thing.

If your words aren't truthful, the finest optically letter-spaced typography won't help.

What's at the end of a million dollars? Zero, zero, zero... nothing. A circle with a hole in it.

I definitely am afraid of the dark. Somehow, in my mind I can always come up with some horrific stuff to worry about.

They’re all about where people come from. The only thing important is where somebody’s going.

I have Margaery Tyrell's - I didn't take it, I was given it - but yes, David [Benioff] and Dan [Weiss] gave me Margaery Tyrell's wedding crown. So that is sitting on my bookshelf.

Management by results - like driving a car by looking in rear view mirror.