I laugh for sheer medicinal purposes

Hope is made of air, and wishes. An empty box wrapped in shiny paper.

I love cheetahs. Every moment of every day is spent in fear of dying a terrible death yet they always carry themselves elegantly, remain loyal to their family, and never complain about anything.

This will not be the end of the Clans. As long as I have breath in body, the Clans will be safe.

There is only one way to happiness and that is to cease worrying about things which are beyond the power of our will.

What I like about teaching is the discipline of finding words to unpack the artistic process. And I admire the drive in students who want to write, the mystery of how artistic talent unfolds.

The person giving the advice returns the confidence placed in him with a disinterested eagerness... and he is usually guided only by his own interest or reputation.

Mobster stories are always a harder sell for me. I don't romanticize organize crime the way others do, though I can be swayed.

The laboring man has not leisure for a true integrity day by day.

Are all your stars shining?