Time is not something to be killed. Doing so suffocates a part of us, writing off part of our life that could, or rather should, be spent doing something meaningful.

As the daydreams grew longer, the distinction between what was real and what was imaginary grew less. Soon I existed in a blissful world of my own creation.

There’s merit in being different, inspiration in being individual, courage in being unique, and freedom in being yourself.

Reality is in the ether, a blend of present-day experiences infused with one’s memories and dreams. A life that is real to one is surreal to another.

Reality is just a matter of perception.

Individuality and creativity are slowly dampened by a normal job with normal people.

The greatest moments of creativity come in absolute solitude, when one’s mind is free from distraction and able to probe the depths of the impossible.

Doing nothing can be as rewarding as doing something. And doing very little can be as productive, in a creative sense, as doing a lot.

I keep on dreaming, but to find freedom, one must first search inwards.

Time alone helps us to remember who we are.

My tent doesn’t look like much but, as an estate agent might say, “It is air-conditioned and has exceptional location.

Our deeds and actions can change the heart of men.

Wherever you are, be there. If you can be fully present now, you’ll know what it means to live.

During the Cold War, we gathered information by listening to the Soviets, taking pictures of the Soviets, and we allowed our human intelligence to decline.

No man really knows about other human beings. The best he can do is to suppose that they are like himself.

Freemasonry is an institution calculated to benefit mankind.

Never had Parliament or the crown, or both together, operated in actuality as theory indicated sovereign powers should.

I'm so happy, I think I'll dress up like J. Edgar Hoover and sing show tunes.

People say, ''I'm a woman trapped in a man's body'' or ''I'm a man trapped in a woman's body,'' but I say ''I'm trapped in a body.''

I write out of enthusiasm. Momentum that comes from a new idea. Eagerness to explore. I also write out of fear - fear of losing an idea - fear of feeling stagnant.

The hardest thing is to get started, but the really hardest thing is to finish.