Powerlessness is such a lure, such a poisonous lure.

I knew I was really there, because I was the thing his arms encircled, the thing his love defined.

I may not know what my heart truly holds, but who does? I think we're all mysteries, even to ourselves.

I'm perfectly natural the way I am. Why can't you humans ever understand that I might not want to be afflicted with gender?

A central argument is never a summary. It is more like a generator.

If you want the ultimate, you’ve got to be willing to pay the ultimate price. It’s not tragic to die doing what you want.

It is the ultimate luxury to combine passion and contribution. It's also a very clear path to happiness.

There is nothing wrong with being afraid - but there is nothing more wrong than allowing that to be your master.

There are no heroes on the battlefield, my lady; there are only survivors.

Where the citizen uses a mere sliver or board, the pioneer uses the whole trunk of a tree.

Conductors' careers are made for the most part with 'Romantic' music. 'Classic' music eliminates the conductor; we do not remember him in it.

If there is a special Hades for writers is would be in the forced contemplation of their own works.

Book tours are almost designed to beat out of an author any affection he has for his book.

I have finally figured out that the purpose of life is to enjoy it.