Politics was not just about winning the election, it was about winning decisively--having the momentum to carry out one's vision. Historically, any president who squeaked into office on a narrow margin accomplished much less; he was weakened right out of the gate, and Congress never seemed to let him forget it.

The truth can be glimpsed only through the eyes of death.

Two thousand years ago, we lived in a world of Gods and Goddesses. Today, we live in a world solely of Gods. Women in most cultures have been stripped of their spiritual power.

As strange as this may sound, I very seldom read fiction. Because my novels require so much research, almost everything I read is non - fiction - histories, biographies, translations of ancient texts.

I spend my life essentially alone at a computer. That doesn't change. I have the same challenges every day.

Who will guard the guards ? If we're the guards of society, then who will watch us and make sure that we're not dangerous?

Language can be very adept at hiding the truth.