I have never thought of writing as hard work, but I have worked hard to find a voice.

It's interesting, the secrets you decide to reveal at the end of your life.

He had high hopes for society, and though his hopes were too often dashed, he remained a raging optimist.

One thing that makes it possible to be an optimist is if you have a contingency plan for when all hell breaks loose.

If I was able to tell my story with the passion I felt, my lecture might help others find a path to fulfilling their own dreams.

I was hugely impressed... was the ultimate example of a man who knew what he didn't know, was perfectly willing to admit it, and didn't want to leave until he understood. That's heroic to me. I wish every grad student had that attitude.

Being successful doesn't make you manage your time well. Managing your time well makes you successful!