When you reach for the stars, you are reaching for the farthest thing out there. When you reach deep into yourself, it is the same thing, but in the opposite direction. If you reach in both directions, you will have spanned the universe.

Yawns are not the only infectious things out there besides germs. Giggles can spread from person to person. So can blushing. But maybe the most powerful infectious thing is the act of speaking the truth.

Fantasy is not the literature of subversion of the status quo but of 'awakening to' the status quo.

Respect the young and chastise your elders. It's about time the world was set aright.

When tough times come, it is particularly important to offset them with much gentle softness. Be a pillow.

All stories have a curious and even dangerous power. They are manifestations of truth -- yours and mine. And truth is all at once the most wonderful yet terrifying thing in the world, which makes it nearly impossible to handle. It is such a great responsibility that it's best not to tell a story at all unless you know you can do it right. You must be very careful, or without knowing it you can change the world.

One of the things that I've noticed over the years is that I seem to be fascinated as a writer with the notion that we already have all that we need.