I was looking for the key for years, but the door was always open.

The journey of solving a mathematical problem is as important as the solution itself, for it teaches us patience, persistence, and the joy of discovery.

"The great advantage of being a writer is that you can spy on people. You're there, listening to every word, but part of you is observing. Everything is useful to a writer, every scrap, even the longest and most boring of luncheon parties."