"Cada palavra escrita é um ato de coragem, uma declaração de existência."

Quality should never be compromised for the sake of speed.

Every decision we make today echoes in the waters of tomorrow.

The refineries that will thrive are those that see themselves as energy hubs, not just oil processors.

Writing is a way of living life twice, in the moment and in retrospect.

I give the fight up: let there be an end, a privacy, an obscure nook for me. I want to be forgotten even by God.

The internal point of view is crucial for understanding the nature of law.

I can resist everything except temptation.

"A book is a version of the world. If you do not like it, ignore it; or offer your own version in return."