The credulous ... advance the authority of hearsay in place of reasons for possible success or facts that can be demonstrated.

I have no knowledge other than that gained through my own eyes.

For a book to be a good one a reader must have a connection with the characters and identify with them and have the story hold their attention and want more

A samurai was essentially a man of action.

In Iraq, interpreters were ten times more likely to be killed than were U.S. troops.

When the enemy is driven back, we have failed, and when he is cut off, encircled and dispersed, we have succeeded.

Ordinary men commonly condemn what is beyond them.

In politics, sunny days and rainy days can change very quickly.

The black moment is the moment when the real message of transformation is going to come. At the darkest moment comes the light.

I left school at 16 and skipped university to work, initially as a waiter. I think I missed out on what would have been great years.

Every great finish was once a simple beginning. Start now.

Love is the door to eternity.