One learns from books and example only that certain things can be done. Actual learning requires that you do those things.

The successful writer listens to himself.

When I am weaker than you, I ask you for freedom because that is according to your principles; when I am stronger than you, I take away your freedom because that is according to my principles.

Killing with the point lacks artistry, but don't let that hold your hand when the opening presents itself.

The stakes in conflict do not change. Battle determines who will control the wealth or its equivalent.

I'm the well-trained fruit tree. Full of well-trained feelings and abilities and all of them grafted onto me

Thinking you know something is a sure way to blind yourself.