Now ... the basic principle of modern mathematics is to achieve a complete fusion [of] 'geometric' and 'analytic' ideas.

Analytical geometry has never existed. There are only people who do linear geometry badly, by taking coordinates, and they call this analytical geometry. Out with them!

The life of a mathematician is dominated by an insatiable curiosity, a desire bordering on passion to solve the problems he is studying.

We have not begun to understand the relationship between combinatorics and conceptual mathematics.

Somebody is observing my writings, I know that.That's one reason why I keep reading and writing.

Pray more, worry less.

All my kids were raised on computers: They were home-schooled on the Internet, so they're pretty good at that stuff. And I'm proud of them, but I don't really keep up with it.

I'm not a big fan of table reads or sitting around a table and reading a script. I'd rather do it on set and do it for real.

The suicide bombings have increased. There's too many of them.

I feel sometimes like a book tour is a slow series of humiliations and that if you're strong you'll come out of it OK.

Fur is not murder, but it is quite expensive.

None are as offended as those who contrive offense.

God's law is 'right reason.' When perfectly understood it is called 'wisdom.' When applied by government in regulating human relations it is called 'justice.

They had seen Zarek take out a pair of Daimons. Great. Just great. He closed his eyes and cursed. This night was starting to rate right up there with abscessed teeth.’ (Talon)