When I begin a book, I inevitably discover many things along the way, about the characters, their past histories and the political intrigues that surround them. This discovery process is vital, and I would not prejudice it by deciding too much in advance

The worst mistake of first contact, made throughout history by individuals on both sides of every new encounter, has been the unfortunate habit of making assumptions. It often proved fatal.

The best time to act on this was decades ago. The second best time is now.

In the end, the work of diplomats continues even while others fight. So, it's not necessarily true that everyone needs to march.

The village is coming back, like it or not.

Above all, TRIBES is fun, and even kind of sexy... in that every round features an Opportunity for Reproduction, which is the main aim of the game, as it is in most of Nature

Where subtlety fails us we must simply make do with cream pies.