all fiction is better with explosions' said Jared. 'Basic fact of life.

Human happiness and moral duty are inseparably connected.

That speaking the words, even if true, had little power to change the inevitable or even make him feel much better.

I'm terrible. I'm the wrong person to talk to, I really don't know a thing.

If you are a garden plant you are regarded; well regarded, just as long as you stay in the garden.

In [chess], where the pieces have different and "bizarre" motions, with various and variable values, what is only complex, is mistaken (a not unusual error) for what is profound

Unfortunately, the only recognized relics of yesterday's farmers are obsolete curiosities when the greatest relic, their philosophy of living, is seldom considered.

The Romans were the tonal incarnate, complete order.

No one wants a domain with their name on it owned by somebody else.

Haters are confused admirers who can’t understand why everybody else likes you

I've just had an operation, but nothing too serious.