There is that great proverb — that until the lions have their own historians, the history of the hunt will always glorify the hunter.

A man to whom you do a favor will not understand if you say nothing, make no noise, just walk away. You may cause more trouble by refusing a bribe than by accepting it.

In fact, I thought that Christianity was very a good and a very valuable thing for us. But after a while, I began to feel that the story that I was told about this religion wasn't perhaps completely whole, that something was left out.

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.

The writer cannot expect to be excused from the task of reeducation and regeneration that must be done. In fact, he should march right in front.

Each of my books is different. Deliberately... I wanted to create my society, my people, in their fullness.

A goat does not eat into a hen's stomach no matter how friendly the two may be.