Anyone can see a forest fire. Skill lies in sniffing the first smoke.

He's an honest politician--he stays bought.

The average bloke . . . hates and fears all freedom, not only for others but for himself, and stamps it out wherever possible.

If tempted by something that feels 'altruistic,' examine your motives and root out that self-deception. Then, if you still want to do it, wallow in it!

I think that science fiction has a distinct therapeutic value because all of it has as its primary postulate that the world does change. I cannot overemphasize the importance of that idea.

Get a shot off fast. This upsets him long enough to let you make your second shot perfect.

Progress isn't made by early risers. It's made by lazy men trying to find easier ways to do something.