. . . besides love, independence of thought is the greatest gift an adult can give a child.

My job is essentially that of an entertainer, no different to that of a musician, no different to that of an actor. I just happen to be an author.

It's good to be a little frightened. It's good to respect your opponent. It keeps you sharp. In the fight game, the head rules the heart. But in the end the heart is the boss.

I have found in life that everything, no matter how bad, comes to an end.

Small can beat big, but you must have a plan.

Intelligence is a harder gift. For this you must work, you must practice it, challenge it, and maybe toward the end of your life you will master it. Cleverness is the shadow, whereas intelligence is the substance. -Doc

You've got to be quick on your feet in this world if you want to survive. Though once you know the rules, it is not too hard to play the game.