He had stylized himself--life was easier that way. He had chosen a physical mould just as writer chooses a technical form.
I try to challenge myself as much as possible, as often as possible.
It is always hard when reality intrudes on belief.
I usually do one con a year as a GoH and try to make the World Fantasy Convention for business purposes. Last year I went to a worldcon for the first time in two decades. I may go again this year.
I see the Jedi mission as giving up a normal life in exchange for protecting the innocent. It's a life of sacrifice. There are rewards, but also a certain degree of sterility.
In loquaciousness lay insanity.
There is nothing in art, in philosophy, or in politics to match the fervor of mutual cooperation among discordant bands of fanatics.
O what a blessing is Sunday, interposed between the waves of worldly business like the divine path of the Israelites through the sea.
Women feel safe with me as well they should, because not only am I morally objected at going too far, but physically I cannot do it.
A person gets from a symbol the meaning he puts into it, and what is one man's comfort and inspiration is another's jest and scorn.
The French, for example, are a contemptible nation.