I need words that mean more than they mean, words not just with height and width, but depth and weight and, and other dimensions that I cannot even name.

People give themselves to you, in their talking, and in other ways, if you are quiet and patient and let them, and not in such a damned rush to give yourself to them you go bat-blind and deaf.

Do it for yourself. The universe will be around to collect its cut later.

Reputation is what other people know about you. Honor is what you know about yourself.

One step at a time, I can walk around the world. Watch me.

My dinner party,' Miles grated. 'It's just breaking up.' And sinking. All souls feared lost.

Whether you function as welders or inspectors, the laws of physics are implacable lie-detectors. You may fool men. You will never fool the metal.