I've always thought it nonsense to believe something true simply because it was written in a book long ago.

Do you see how much power you have when you act without fear?

There is far more happiness in a life that is your own than a life in which you are handed the lines to say and shown the gestures to make. Do not ever be ambitious.

A little self-doubt is a good thing, " said Jia, "but not excessive doubt. Sometimes we live up to the stories others tell about us.

There is often no line between perfection and evil.

The way I look at it is this: If you try to obey the law, and the judges call you a criminal anyway, then you might as well live up to the name.

Emperor, king, general, duke, ” he whispered to himself. “These are just labels. Climb up the family tree of any of them high enough and you’ll find a commoner who dared to take a chance.

A loyal servant does not think of things outside of his control.

A professional is one who does his best work when he feels the least like working.

If you are being run out of town get in front of the crowd and make it look like a parade.

I wanted to highlight that whole dreadful process in book publishing that 'nothing succeeds like success.'

All forms of government are pernicious, including good government.

The great thing about being 30 is that there are a great deal more available women. The young ones look younger and the old ones don't look nearly as old.

We're obviously having a tough time, like the other teams did.

Don't worry, chief. We've got these Tualaghi surrounded - from the inside." "Exactly," Erak replied dryly.

Some things are more precious because they don't last long.

Shooting action is very, very meticulous, it's increments, tiny little pieces.

Dependence begets subservience and paves the way for tyranny.