A warrior is free to be a hero and pull off daring do and the soldier is irresponsible if he does it.

There are three kinds of people I've found: those who think the universe is good, those who believe it's corrupt, and those who don't want to think about it any more than they can help. I prefer the first two.

For me the purest and truest art in the world is science fiction.

I most fear stupid people. Stupid people will do anything. Truly smart people will do only what is logical for them to do.

A year of ending and beginning, a year of loss and finding... and all of you were with me through the storm. I drink your health, your wealth, your fortune for long years to come, and I hope for many more days in which we can gather like this.

Trade isn't about goods. Trade is about information. Goods sit in the warehouse until information moves them.

Watch out for a man whose enemies keep disappearing.