It is harsh enough for each man to bear his own wound. But he who leads bears the wounds of all who follow him.

I can't stand people who say 'I told you so.' That's worse than somebody coming up and eating your dinner before you have a chance to sit down.

Just because you've seen something doesn't mean you'll stop looking. There's always something you didn't see before.

A crown is more discomfort than adornment. If you have learned that, you have already learned much.

Seize the day, whatever's in it to seize, before something comes along and seizes you.

Is there not glory enough in living the days given to us? You should know there is adventure in simply being among those we love and the things we love, and beauty, too.

The muse in charge of fantasy wears good, sensible shoes. No foam-born Aphrodite, she vaguely resembles my old piano teacher, who was keen on metronomes.