Small facts lead to great knowing.

Owls are wise. They are careful and patient. Wisdom precludes boldness. That is why owls make poor heroes.

I think the best part of being an author is that I get to learn about anything I want and explain it away as research.

Knowing your own ignorance is the first step to enlightenment.

I walked across the polished marble floor and sat on a red velvet lounging couch. I idly wondered how exactly one was supposed to lounge. I couldn't remember ever doing it myself. After a moment's consideration, I decided lounging was probably similar to relaxing, but with more money in your pocket.

It's the questions we can't answer that teach us the most. They teach us how to think.

I grew up reading Tolkien, and I love him. But I love him in the way that you love that rambly old grandfather. You have to sit through some pretty off-topic stuff before he starts telling his cool old war stories.