...neither life nor history is an enterprise for those who seek simplicity and consistency.

History as well as life itself is complicated -- neither life nor history is an enterprise for those who seek simplicity and consistency.

[T]he values to which people cling most stubbornly under inappropriate conditions are those values that were previously the source of their greatest triumphs.

Because there’s one thing stronger than magic: sisterhood.

Take a moment and sit with yourself. You may find what you are looking for.

What do you do with a master vampire that won't leave you alone? Good question. Unfortunately, what I needed was a good answer.

The main thing I try to do is write as clearly as I can. I rewrite a good deal to make it clear.

Nothing can now be believed which is seen in a newspaper. Truth itself becomes suspicious by being put into that polluted vehicle.

Many times I heard Imam Ahmad saying (when asked to give his opinion) on controversial scholarly issues 'I do not know.'

Vedas are the most rewarding and the most elevating book which can be possible in the world.

I just want to be fair. I want to be a firm and fair trader.

I traded lots of dreams for a bigger paycheck, and I never even realized I was doing it.

The longer a soul hath neglected duty, the more ado there is to get it taken up.