The Imperial Service could win a war without coffee, but would prefer not to have to.

Experience suggests it doesn't matter so much how you got here, as what you do after you arrive.

On the sixth day God saw He couldn't do it all, so He created ENGINEERS

Some people grow into their dreams, instead of out of them.

When the time comes to leap in faith whether you have your eyes open or closed or scream all the way down or not makes no practical difference.

There is no more hollow feeling than to stand with your honor shattered at your feet while soaring public reputation wraps you in rewards. That's soul-destroying. The other way around is merely very, very irritating.

I began my writing career in a very isolated place and time.