Maybe when all was said and done, the imagination was the most powerful of all weapons. It was the imagination of the human race that had allowed it to dream of a life beyond cold caves and of a possible future in the stars.

I have learned a great deal from novels. Some of it is even true.

... one of those librarians who rules the stacks with an intimidating scowl, whispers quiet sharply enough to lacerate the tender inner tissues of the ear, and will pursue an overdue-book fine with the ferocity of a rabid ferret.

A man begins dying at the moment of his birth. Most People live in denial of Death's patient courtship until, late in life and deep in sickness, they become aware of him sitting bedside.

I can do what I need to do. I can get where I want to go, no matter how hard it is.

Human beings can always be relied upon to exert, with vigor, their God-given right to be stupid.

There's lots of law these days, but not much justice.