Outside everything was uncannily visible in the light of the full moon, but here in the dark shaded alleys the night was conscious of itself. ("The Moon Slave")

Success is only possible to those whose hearts are willing and ready to embrace hard work

If you think about it, finding true love is a lot like finding a particular grain of sand on the beach.

People love dogs. You can never go wrong adding a dog to the story.

I never said I'd support Paul Ryan. I'm giving it very serious consideration.

Revolution is indeed a violent process. But if it is to result only in a change of dictatorship, in a shifting of names and political personalities, then it is hardly worth while.

Stay young and wild as long as you can

Nothing is more gratifying to the mind of man than power or dominion.

A library is where you meet fascinating characters you never forget.

I would be happier if it were a full audience full of drag queens. It would be my dreams come true.

One need not scale the heights of the heavens, nor travel along the highways of the world to find Ahura Mazda. With purity of mind and holiness of heart one can find Him in one's own heart.