Everything was a miracle until we solved it. ... the first man who ever saw a flying fish probably thought he was witnessing a miracle - and the first man who ever described a flying fish was doubtless called a liar.

You must find another reason to work, other than the desire for success or recognition. It must come from another place.

When a man who looks like Yoda hands you a prophecy, you have to respond.

I've been screwed and sued and tattooed, and I'm still standin' here in front of you.

The beauty and variety of the natural world are merely the visible legacies of endless war.

As for discipline—it's important, but sort of overrated. The more important virtue for a writer, I believe, is self-forgiveness. Because your writing will always disappoint you. Your laziness will always disappoint you.

God wants us to be in joy, God wants us to be happy.