Twenty years ago many chemists would have defended the theory of bond arms as a satisfactory explanation because they had become accustomed to thinking of it as unique and as ultimate.

Perhaps it is always summer, in the place where we are young.

Whatever the rest of the world thinks of the English gentleman the English lady regards him apprehensively as something between God and a goat and equally formidable on both scores.

So, one, that DJ Spooky is a lot you know this sort of wilder persona and then Paul Miller is more of a nuts and bolts kind of person, meaning just making sure all these things work.

Open the book. (The gilt rubs off the edges of the pages and pollinates the fingertips.)

What I do for migraines when I get them, I listen to classical music, and I turn it up really loud.

People incline to doubt the superiority of a person who will associate with them.

There's no such thing as a writer's block. If you're having trouble writing, well, pick up the pen and write. No matter what, keep that hand moving. Writing is really a physical activity.

When a sense of dissatisfaction persists, that means it was placed there by God for one reason only: you need to change everything and move forward.

Forget safety. Live where you fear to live. Destroy your reputation. Be notorious.

Reality is never as bad as a nightmare, as the mental tortures we inflict on ourselves.