I think in any writing you're paying attention to detail.

I used to distinguish between my fiction and nonfiction in terms of superiority or inferiority.

In this very breath that we take now lies the secret that all great teachers try to tell us.

The purpose of our life is to help others through it.

Anyone who thinks they can save the world is both wrong and dangerous

Have you seen the snow leopard? No! Isn't that wonderful?

If we were doomed to live forever, we would scarcely be aware of the beauty around us.

Simultaneously I am myself, the child I was, the old man I will be.

The concept of conservation is a far truer sign of civilization than that spoilation of a continent which we once confused with progress.

How could I say that I wished to penetrate the secrets of the mountains in search of something still unknown that, like the yeti, might well be missed for the very fact of searching?

Be light, light, light - full of light!

If you want to make a permanent change, stop focusing on the size of your problems and start focusing on the size of you!

We need a new political science for a new world.

Your least favorite virtue, or nominee for the most overrated one? Faith. Closely followed—in view of the overall shortage of time—by patience.

I've always tried to be kind of poetic in my lyrical approach.

Your talk talks and your walk talks, but your walk talks louder than your talk talks.

I hate show business.

I do everything all wrong, but I think for me that's the best, because I don't think I have a voice.

Usually I throw away what I don't get right the first time.

Science fiction and comedy are generally a pretty bumpy mix.

If you are looking for a producer, try to contact established producers. Don't let the fear of theft paralyze you, or you will never get anywhere with it.