I don't praise my people. I am their greatest critic.

That we are surrounded by deep mysteries is known to all but the incurably ignorant.

There are things the story must have or else look incomplete. And these will almost automatically present themselves. When they don't, you are in trouble and then the novel stops.

The sun will shine on those who stand before it shines on those who kneel under them.

Procrastination is a lazy man's apology.

People go to Africa and confirm what they already have in their heads and so they fail to see what is there in front of them.

In dealing with a man who thinks you are a fool, it is good sometimes to remind him that you know what he knows but have chosen to appear foolish for the sake of peace.