Don't you get it?' said Max. 'You're not praying, you're just... wishing. And wishes don't come true.

Mindless violence against the undead?” said Zzzap. “Count me in.

Happiness that grand mistress of the ceremonies in the dance of life impels us through all its mazes and meanderings but leads none of us by the same route.

It's not what the dream is but what the dream does.

The mile has a classic symmetry....It's a play in four acts.

The beginning of all wisdom is recognition of facts.

If I wish to compose or write or pray or preach well, I must be angry. Then all the blood in my veins is stirred, and my understanding is sharpened.

[I like to cook] Shepherd's pie, which is a classic British dish. But my version reflects my Jamaican roots, because I add jerk to it as well.

Wisdom and policy dictate that we must do as destiny demands and keep peace with the irresistible march of events.

Jonathan Seagull discovered that boredom and fear and anger are the reasons that a gull's life is so short, and with those gone from his thought, he lived a long fine life indeed.

Simple smile, a cheerful hello or a word of encouragement It's amazing what an impact you will have.