I thought about writing the character as male, but then I would be forced to portray him as a woman in a man's body.

Nothing makes a person desire improvement like failure

Do you realize how hard it is to keep your mind clear when somebody’s telling you to keep your mind clear?

Stars ink your fingerswith a lexicon of flameblazing rare knowledge.

Focus on doing small things consistently rather than a big thing once a while

How can things get done if you behave like what you despise.

I prefer you like this, when you're in a foul mood, because you tell the truth.

These [NSA] programs were never about terrorism: they're about economic spying, social control, and diplomatic manipulation. They're about power.

It has no rhythm, but it will because it's so much faster.

It is well to open one's mind but only as a preliminary to closing it ... for the supreme act of judgment and selection.

The myriad things are complete in us. There is no greater joy than to reflect on ourselves and become sincere.

Bod quite liked crows. He thought they were funny and he liked the way they helped to keep the graveyard tidy.