The sad thing is that, for many writers of fantasy fiction, the inclusion of magic seems to mean that logical ramifications and real-world laws both go out the window.

There is no shame in strategic retreat if it lets you remain strong enough to go after the enemy later.

Well done, Sister," Blind Seer said. "I look forward to meeting this One above Ones. Now, you must make ready. I, of course, am already perfect.

For his part, Blind Seer had no difficulty accepting idleness. A wolf proverb stated: “Hunt when hungry, sleep when not, for hunger always returns.

The only thing I like about air travel is it gives me time to read.

All the little duckies with their heads in the waterHeads in the waterAll the little duckies with their heads in the waterOh, such sweet little duckies.

Bed is the poor man's opera.

The individual man tries to escape the race. And as soon as he ceases to represent the race, he represents man.

If you only do one thing, collect rainwater.

In my experience, the heavy-handed, terror-inspiring approach closes as many doors as it smashes open.

I know my mother-in-law would drive two hours to go see a movie that I'm in.

To get GoPro started, I moved back in with my parents and went to work seven days a week, 20 hours a day. I wrote off my personal life to make headway on it.

Wisdom includes not getting angry unnecessarily. The Law ignores trifles and the wise man does, too.

There's something scary about stupidity made coherent.