We learn more by looking for the answer to a question and not finding it than we do from learning the answer itself.

Fantasy, in addition to being great storytelling, moves us at some unique and profound level. It has, I think, the power of mythology, or ancient dreams we have always and forever shared. In it, we find our real world and our real selves.

If life is a loom, the pattern you weave is not so easily unraveled.

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.

How easy it is to think well of ourselves. Until the moment is upon us, we can never be certain.

Keep reading. It's one of the most marvelous adventures that anyone can have.

If you want truth you should begin by giving it.