What men call the shadow of the body is not the shadow of the body, but is the body of the soul.

The burden of this world is too great for one man to bear, and the world’s sorrow too heavy for one heart to suffer.

He is really not so ugly after all, provided, of course, that one shuts one's eyes, and does not look at him.

Sweet are the uses of adversityWhich, like the toad, ugly and venomous, Wears yet a precious jewel in his head.

I believe 100 percent in the power and importance of music.

My briefest ever definition of science fiction is 'Hubris clobbered by Nemesis.'

I am endlessly busy, bringing up five young kids, and trying to keep up with the three older ones. I still spend most of my life driving car pools.

Music stands in a much closer connection with pure sensation than any of the other arts.

Yes, Severus does seem the type, doesn't he? So useful to have him swooping around like an overgrown bat.

Every moment brings us some benediction. Even the rough hand of trial holds in its clasp for us some treasure of love.

There is always some frivolity in excellent minds; they have wings to rise, but also stray.

A boy is a dangerous animal.

Before we understand science, it is natural to believe that God created the universe. But now science offers a more convincing explanation.