Nine times out of ten, talking is a way of avoiding doing things.

I’d much rather have good teeth than have diamonds and roses drop out of my mouth whenever I said something

Ideas are the easy part. The hard part is writing them down.

How can you know it's the best, if you don't learn about anything else?

In short, if we wish to see anything sensible done about the situation, we will clearly have to do it ourselves.

May you and your triple cursed wash water turn purple with orange spots and fall down a bottomless pit!

Always be polite to a dragon. It's harder than it sounds. Dragon etiquette is incredibly complicated, and if you make a mistake, the dragon eats you.

Murphy is a writer's best friend, but you have to keep an eye on him, or he'll steal the silver.

Sometimes, though, you have to do things for family, even if you'd rather not.

You can't force folks to have good sense, even if they're family. Maybe especially then.

Humility is as good for the soul as it is for the memory

Just finished [Capitalist in North Korea]—fascinating! What an experience. Wow.

The history of free men is never really written by chance but by choice their choice!

Our need to reimagine our world through the vibratory larynx, that's what matters. Re-awaken the world to itself. Through ideas, pictures, sounds. Hold the mirror up to "nature."

God cares about you and your needs. Bring them to Him in a spirit of worship and thanksgiving, knowing that He is mindful of your place in His creation.

Sell practical, tested merchandise at a reasonable profit, treat your customers like human beings - and they will always come back.

If you don't like affirmative action, what is your plan to guarantee a level playing field of opportunity?

Nowadays tournaments are for nurseries. Look at those kiddies.

Genius is not inspired. Inspiration is perspiration.

Christianity did not destroy paganism; it adopted it.