Remember, constantly, that when you talk about 'tense of a subjunctive,' you're not talking about time. You're slipping through degrees of reality.

Deal with the Devil if the Devil has a constituency - and don't complain about the heat.

It is perfectly okay to write garbage – as long as you edit brilliantly.

A warrior is free to be a hero and pull off daring do and the soldier is irresponsible if he does it.

Watch out for a man whose enemies keep disappearing.

Culture is how biology responds and makes its living conditions better.

I most fear stupid people. Stupid people will do anything. Truly smart people will do only what is logical for them to do.

Trade isn't about goods. Trade is about information. Goods sit in the warehouse until information moves them.

Ignorance killed the cat; curiosity was framed!

Average people didn't analyze what they thought: they thought they thought, and half of it was gut reaction.

For me the purest and truest art in the world is science fiction.

Thinking is a bit uncomfortable, but you'll get used to it. A matter of time and practice.

It takes a long time to grow an old friend, so I figure I better get moving.

This is not some silly game...This is life and death Angels and demons.

It is impossible to convince the fool that there are pleasures superior to those we share with the rest of the animals.

Looking at various means of developing compassion, I think empathy is an important factor: the ability to appreciate others' suffering.

Thank you... motion sensor hand towel machine. You never work, so I just end up looking like I'm waving hello to a wall robot.

If the modern leader doesn't know the facts, he is in grave trouble, but rarely do the facts provide unqualified guidance.

The art of medicine has its roots in the heart.

Trust as little as you can to report, and examine all you can by your own senses.

Have the moral courage to be a light for others to follow.