So powerful is the charm of words, which for us reduces to manageable entities all the passions that would otherwise madden and destroy us.

You never learn how to write a novel. You just learn how to write the novel that you're writing.

Imagine a man who stands before a mirror; a stone strikes it, and it falls to ruin all in an instant. And the man learns that he is himself, and not the mirrored man he had believed himself to be.

People don't want other people to be people.

Weak people believe what is forced on them. Strong people what they wish to believe, forcing that to be real.

Knowledge is soon changed, then lost in the mist, an echo half-heard.

My definition of good literature is that which can be read by an educated reader, and reread with increased pleasure.

There is no limit to stupidity. - Space itself is said to be bounded by its own curvature, but stupidity continues beyond infinity.

Ambiguity is necessary in some of my stories, not in all. In those, it certainly contributes to the richness of the story. I doubt that thematic closure is never attainable.

Evolution teaches us the original purpose of language was to ritualize men's threats and curses, his spells to compel the gods; communication came later.

All time exists. That is the truth.... If the future did not exist now, how could we journey toward it? If the past does not exist still, how could we leave it behind?

War has often been called a game, with good reason. Both have combatants. Both have sides. Both carry the risk of losing.

Unfortunately, nothing can protect you from the thoughts in your own head.

Most of the things worth doing in the world had been declared impossible before they were done.

Postmodernity means the exhilarating freedom to pursue anything, yet mind-boggling uncertainty as to what is worth pursuing and in the name of what one should pursue it.

My way of joking is to tell the truth. That's the funniest joke in the world.

Don't forget, God uses words to create the world. Words! Words are only hope.

Nobody wants to be in a mediocre organization. You don't have the same energy flowing through.

The dance is the mother of the arts, The dance breaks down the distinction of body & soul.

Since emotions are few and reasons are many (said the robot Giscard) the behavior of a crowd can be more easily predicted than the behavior of one person.

For evil news rides post, while good news baits.