Sometimes we do not hear the Whisperer even at her loudest because she speaks in our own voice, the one we most often discount.

Reading one book is like eating one potato chip.

There is a rule for fantasy writers: The more truth you mix in with a lie, the stronger it gets.

"Don't be afraid to make corrections," Picchu said. "Don't be afraid to lend a hand." She fell silent, seeming to think for a moment. "And don't look down."

But even in your world it’s a byword. Men will fight bravely and be heroes, but for last-ditch defense against any odds… get a Mother.

The Spear in the Other’s heart is the spear in your own: you are he.

What I try to do for my readers is to pass on some of the things that I found out about being thirteen after doing it for forty years.

Well, the rollout of new technology always affects how wizards do business.

A little science. A little magic. A little chicken soup.

Belief made no difference to the truth.

Those who don't know the mistakes of the past won't be able to enjoy it when they make them again in the future.

First we have to understand that we are not the mind! We are identical with neither its bright, nor its dark side!

I’m not going to miss 95% of life to weigh 5% less.

O: Hey youngman, you should respect me!Y: Hey oldman, you should understand me!

Many a year I told her tales. And then the time came for me to watch. And watch I have.

It's probably similar to being in New York City and having a cab driver behind you and you're driving too slow. It's not the most pleasant thing.

Governments cannot require individuals, they cannot require the public as a body, and they cannot require corporations to make investigation and law enforcement easy for them in a liberal society.

Most of the time, I'm in khakis and a white T-shirt. I'm a total Gap girl. Super casual, hair in a pony tail and no makeup.

Monopoly controls have been the exception in free societies; they have been the rule in closed societies.

Drinking makes a person lose his inhibitions and give exhibitions

Words from the past: "It's a clever idea, Mr. Bell, but don't wire us, we'll wire you.