In an environment in which tragedy is genuine and frequent, laughter is essential to sanity.

We all owe life a death, an inevitable death which we can meet. But the unnecessary death that wastes life denies all consolation.

the distinction between 'prejudice' and 'principle' is itself a matter of prejudice.

it's not until my third cup of coffee that I am fully awake and willing to face the consequences of that condition.

Dragons didn’t fool around when it came to protecting things that they acquired—be it gold, gems, or a monster’s body parts.

Knowledge is the most democratic source of power.

When truth is no longer free, freedom is no longer real: the truths of the police are the truths of today.

We can choose who we bring into our lives. We can choose who will reinforce our risk taking.

Night, having Sleep, the brother of Death.

It's foul what this money could do, cash corrupts the loyal.

We realized that the world of popular culture had been creating the perfect candidate for many years: the female champion of the universe.

True education consists in the cultivation of the heart.

Revenge isn't always as sweet as it seems

[On swinging for the fences] Ultimately, you have the potential to build a significant business with the potential to have a positive impact on millions of people's lives.