I'd rather have a heart of goldThan all the treasure of the world.

What have you done?' he said, his voice hollow and strained. He stepped back and put his fists to his temples. 'What have you done!' With an effort, Eragon said, 'Made you understand.

I seem to have excalibured this knife.

It can be considered a rule that the probable duration of an Empire may be prognosticated by the degree to which its rulers believe in their own propaganda.

Confidence is not a guarantee of success, but a pattern of thinking that will improve your likelihood of success, a tenacious search for ways to make things work.

I think subconsciously people are remarkably discerning. I think that they can sense care.

Science is a way to pursue one's sense of inquiry at the expense of the State.

There are only two kinds of businesses in this world: Businesses in crazy competition, and businesses that are one of a kind.

You have touched my heart in so many ways with your gentle tenderness, I am lost forever in your love.

Spending a lot of time alone, gave me a lot of time to think. A lot of time to think gave me the time to write songs.

The battle that never ends is the battle of belief against disbelief