I have a catch-phrase to describe my plot-generation technique -- 'What's the worst possible thing I can do to these people?'

Like integrity, love of life was not a subject to be studied, it was a contagion to be caught. And you had to catch it from someone who had it.

Change is possible.' 'Change is inevitable.

He's not too short. He's just... concentrated.

All the geniuses I ever met were so just part of the time. To qualify, you only have to be great once, you know. Once when it matters.

It's an ancient and honorable term for the final step in any engineering project. Turn it on, see if it smokes.

Your father calls you to his court. You need not pack. You go garbed in glorious raiment. He waits eagerly by his palace doors to welcome you, and has prepared a place at the high table, by his side, in the company of the great-souled, honored, and best-beloved.