It takes darkness inside of a person to see it in others.

Words and magic are two powerful forces that can change the world.

People experience books so very differently.

Opinions are a useless currency

Words often outlive the people who create them.

Sometimes the most appropriate response to an attack is to not engage, especially in situations where your own words may be used as weapons against you.

The things that truly define me can’t be lost.

Scars can mark you for greatness.

I love the optimism on the shores of youth, where time hasn't yet eroded faith.

Truth is a broken mirror, but it can still help anyone to see clearly.

Discipline leads us to freedom and freedom leads us to fulfillment.

If we truly detach from our childhood and abandon our inherent romanticism, then we shred any bit of humanity left in us.

If your heart is pure, you block any harm.

Most things that I think about not talking about, ultimately I decide to talk about, and I feel better.

Little books are the things to write at my age, I've decided. Avoid the big ones, go for the little ones.

Motor cut. Forced landing. Hit cow. Cow died. Scared me.

Poverty must have many satisfactions, else there would not be so many poor people.

For me the definition of a patriot is someone who is willing to constantly question the government; that’s what separates us from other countries.

You never oughta drink water when it ain't runnin'.

There is nothing invisible in this universe! There is only our lack of eyesight!